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Introduction
Growing from a handful of programs in the 1960's, the number of teen courts (or youth courts) now operating in the United States has been estimated to be as high as 675. Communities across the Nation continue to demand better information and assistance with which to start or enhance their own teen courts. This Bulletin helps to address that demand by providing information about the characteristics of established teen courts and the operational and managerial challenges they face. It also summarizes the evaluation literature on teen courts.
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