A recent review of 29 experiments conducted over a 35-year period with 7,304 juveniles found that formal juvenile system processing did not have an effect on crime control. Rather, formal processing appeared to increase delinquency.

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The review suggests that formal juvenile system processing, rather than deterring future delinquency, may actually contribute to an increase in delinquent behavior among juveniles. This indicates that the traditional approach of processing juveniles through the formal justice system might not be effective in reducing crime rates among this demographic.

A Recent Review of 29 Experiments Conducted Over a 35-Year