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A study from the Juvenile Law Center found that juvenile court fees and fines affect poor families and families of color disproportionately more than white youth. Photo courtesy Flickr/Roy Blumenthal

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Study: 'Glaring Inequality' in Juvenile-Justice System Fines and Fees

The juvenile-justice system can pose financial burdens on youth depending on their economic background and the color of their skin. A new study, conducted by the Juvenile Law Center, found …

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