San Diego federal judge had defendant’s 13-year-old daughter handcuffed. Now he’s under review.

Multiple studies have shown that “scared straight” tactics — which typically involve youths being exposed to harsh conditions in adult prisons, usually with parental permission — are ineffective and can also increase criminality and delinquency.

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https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-01/san-diego-federal-judge-benitez-handcuff-girl