Some research has shown that judges' beliefs about _______________ affect their decision whether to transfer a juvenile to criminal court for prosecution.

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Research has shown that judges who believe that a juvenile has rehabilitative potential are less likely to transfer them to criminal court for prosecution compared to judges who do not perceive a juvenile as having rehabilitative potential. This highlights the importance of judges' beliefs about the potential for rehabilitation in shaping their decision-making regarding juvenile justice.

Some Research Has Shown That Judges' Beliefs About _______________ Affect