Eduardo Ferrer

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Eduardo Ferrer is an associate professor of law and the policy director of the Juvenile Justice Initiative at Georgetown University. He is known for his research and advocacy in juvenile justice reform, emphasizing evidence-based approaches that consider the developmental needs of young offenders. In light of recent discussions around juvenile crime and prosecution policies in Washington, DC, Ferrer has criticized calls for harsher penalties for minors, arguing that such measures are out of touch with contemporary understanding of adolescent behavior and rehabilitation.