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Assessing the impact of race on the juvenile waiver decision: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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  • Zane, Steven N.
  • Welsh, Brandon C.
  • Drakulich, Kevin M.

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This paper provides a systematic review of the current state of knowledge about the effect of race on the decision to waive a juvenile defendant to criminal court.

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  • Zane, Steven N. & Welsh, Brandon C. & Drakulich, Kevin M., 2016. "Assessing the impact of race on the juvenile waiver decision: A systematic review and meta-analysis," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 46(C), pages 106-117.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:46:y:2016:i:c:p:106-117
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2016.03.006
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