The Forgotten Children Of The American Justice System Why 79 Minors Are Serving Life Sentences Without Any Hope Of Escape

that the parts of the brain connected to impulse control, long-term planning, emotional regulation, and risk assessment continue developing well into early adulthood. Young adolescents are especially vulnerable to peer influence, unstable environments, fear, trauma, and emotionally reactive decision-making.

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