Harris Highlights the Importance of Laws that Address Legal Monetary Sanctions
Posted: 12/14/2023 (CSDE in the News)
CSDE Affiliate Dr. Alexes Harris (Sociology) co-authored an article in the Conversation, discussing the impact of state laws which have removed court costs and fees for people who are unable to pay. Dr. Harris drew on her research and others, which has found that monetary sanctions often do more harm than good. Several states have responded by passing laws to remove or reduce juvenile fines and fees. Read the full article here.