1. On average, how many juveniles are waived from the juvenile courts to the adult courts?
2. What is the role of the waiver in the state of New Jersey? And do you think that role is being fulfilled? If not, what do you think can be done to make it more effective?
3. What is the rate of recidivism for juveniles who have been waived to the adult courts? What is the rate of recidivism for racial/ethnic minorities who have been waived?
4. What is the number of racial/ethnic minorities in the juvenile system? How many are waived each year?
5. What are the main offenses juveniles are waived for? What are the main offenses minorities are waived for?
6. Which area in NJ is most heavily populated by racial/ethnic minorities? Which area do most waived juveniles come from?
7. Do restorative justice programs exist in NJ? To what extent? Are they effective?
8. What percentage of waived juveniles use public defenders? Private attorneys?
9. Are there special programs for non-English speakers during the waiver process?
10. What are the demographics of juvenile judges and attorneys?
11. Demographics on juveniles who have been waived:
a. -family income
b. -educational attainment
c. -family structure
d. -family members in the justice system
12. What is the cost of keeping a juvenile in juvenile prison? What is the cost of keeping a person in the criminal system?
13. How many juveniles are actually convicted for an offense once waived? Is there a disproportionate number of minorities who are convicted?
14. Do you see a blended sentencing process in NJ being effective?
15. Which counties have programs that effectively serve 1st and 2nd time offenses before they commit a waiveable crime?
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