National Criminal Justice Reference Service, August 2008: “This Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) bulletin provides an overview of research on the deterrent effects of such transfers, focusing on OJJDP-funded studies on the effect of transfer laws on recidivism. In an effort to strengthen sanctions for serious juvenile crimes, most states enacted laws expanding the types of offenders and offenses eligible for transfer from juvenile courts to adult criminal courts. The information this bulletin provides should help inform public discussion and policy decisions. (NCJ 220595).”