In studies that have compared formal processing with diversion programs, the negative effects of formal processing were even greater than when formal processing was compared to "doing nothing."

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Studies have shown that formal processing in the juvenile justice system can have more negative effects on youth than diversion programs or even doing nothing, indicating that formal processing can exacerbate delinquent behavior rather than mitigate it.

In Studies That Have Compared Formal Processing with Diversion Programs