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July 8, 2026

Research Highlight: Juvenile Justice Risk Level and Response

Juvenile Justice System Risk Level and Response Risk in the Juvenile Justice System is defined as the risk to reoffend — or the risk of repeating similar or more serious behavior. When youth are brought to Juvenile Court or Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS), they are assessed using a validated risk (or risk/need) assessment (PSRA or PRA). Other youth-serving