This article examines the negative impact of juvenile offenders being transferred to adult criminal courts, showing increased recidivism, violence, and mental health issues among youth processed in adult systems.

This article demonstrates that enhanced enforcement of seatbelt laws is an effective public health intervention, increasing seatbelt use and reducing both fatal and nonfatal injuries associated with traffic accidents.

This article evaluates the effectiveness of community water fluoridation (CWF) in reducing tooth decay in children, showing a 30-50% reduction in dental caries. CWF is endorsed as a cost-effective, safe intervention for oral health.

This article discusses the impact of workplace smoking bans on reducing the incidence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), providing evidence that these policies effectively lower health risks linked to smoking and secondhand smoke exposure.

This article explores how community-level urban design and land use policies, including zoning changes, can promote physical activity by improving access to walking and biking infrastructure, supporting healthier behaviors.

This article evaluates the effectiveness of workplace smoking bans in reducing smoking behaviors. A meta-analysis of 26 studies found that bans lead to decreased cigarette consumption and prevalence, with positive public health impacts.

This article discusses kinship care for maltreated children, highlighting legal policies and evidence supporting better outcomes for children in kinship care compared to non-kinship care placements.

This article reviews the effectiveness of hot spot policing in reducing violent crime. It highlights evidence from systematic reviews showing significant crime reduction through focused law enforcement strategies.

This article reviews evidence on the effectiveness of court-mandated batterer intervention programs (BIPs) in reducing domestic violence recidivism, highlighting methodological concerns and inconsistent results.

This article reviews ignition interlock programs aimed at reducing drunk-driving recidivism. While short-term effectiveness is noted, further research is needed to confirm its impact on reducing recidivism and improving public health outcomes.

This article explores how vaccination requirements for child care, school, and college attendance increase vaccination rates and decrease vaccine-preventable diseases, supported by systematic evidence.

This article examines the legal mechanisms promoting mixed-income housing developments and their potential to address affordable housing shortages, though evidence on public health impact remains insufficient.

This article reviews the use of standing orders to increase adult vaccination rates, highlighting strong evidence of their effectiveness as a public health intervention to boost vaccine coverage.

This article evaluates graduated driver licensing laws, highlighting strong evidence that these programs effectively reduce motor vehicle crashes among inexperienced drivers, particularly teens.

This article reviews vision screening laws for older drivers, highlighting insufficient evidence on their effectiveness in reducing crashes but considering them a plausible safety intervention.