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In 2017, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) passed a resolution advocating for empirically supported juvenile probation reform nationwide. Here, we review the adolescent development and behavioral decision-making research underlying the principles enumerated in the NCJFCJ resolution and describe several of its critical elements. Then, to provide guidance to jurisdictions seeking to revise local policy and practice, we suggest a series of steps that would help juvenile justice professionals translate NCJFCJ resolution principles into innovative probation reform. Finally, we describe how two jurisdictions-Pierce County, Washington and Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania-have engaged in ongoing juvenile probation reform efforts to provide real-world models of how this translational work can be carried out successfully.
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Food and drug law presents legislators and policy makers with a powerful tool to inform individual dietary decisions and improve public health: mandatory nutritional labeling. Most Americans report that they consult nutritional information when making food purchases; yet, knowing whether individuals report consulting nutritional information is different than knowing how they actually process and utilize that information. Although the latter question is more difficult to answer, it holds the key for efficient and effective food labeling. This article argues that psychological research can answer that question. It does so by explaining well-established psychological findings that have the greatest potential application to food labeling efforts. It then examines two recent nutritional labeling initiatives from a psychological lens, illustrating how well each initiative reflects findings from the field. By doing so, this paper aims to help government regulators and private businesses develop more targeted and effective labeling initiatives.
