Resource: 5 Ways Juvenile Court Judges Can Use Data

This brief, published by the National Center for Juvenile Justice with support from OJJDP, provides specific examples of how juvenile court judges can use aggregate data to learn more about their courtroom practices and the jurisdictions they serve. This brief was developed as part of the Juvenile Justice Model Data Project, which seeks to improve the quality and consistency of juvenile justice data. Juvenile court judges can use this resource to improve the functioning of their courtrooms and outcomes for youth appearing before the court.