We’re excited to share our new preprint: “Getting Specific about Prosocial Identity Development as a Key Target for Justice-Involved Youth.” 

🔑 Key findings 
• Prosocial identity predicts lower 1-yr recidivism (N=958), beyond demographics/SES. 
• Other-oriented (care/compassion) identity outperforms conventional (rule-following) identity. 
• Effects weren’t moderated by moral internalization, self-efficacy, or social support. 

💡 Takeaway: Invest in programs that grow compassion and contribution; that facet of identity is the protective signal – especially for lower-risk youth. 

Authors: Luyi Jian (UAlbany), Jennifer L. Skeem (UC Berkeley), Gina Vincent (UMass Chan). 

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