Francine Sherman

About the Author

Francine Sherman is a legal scholar, educator, and advocate whose work focuses on juvenile justice, adolescent development, and the systems that shape young people’s lives. She brings together rigorous research, practical policy analysis, and a commitment to creating fairer, more effective responses to youth involvement in the justice system. Her writing examines the experiences of court-involved children and adolescents while offering insight for policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and communities. Through interdisciplinary scholarship and public engagement, Sherman advances approaches that emphasize dignity, opportunity, accountability, and meaningful reform for young people and their families.