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title: "Incentives That Work: What Motivates Youth on Probation?"
description: Discover what truly motivates youth on probation and how tailored incentives can improve compliance and reduce recidivism.
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# [Incentives That Work: What Motivates Youth on Probation?](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/incentives-that-work-what-motivates-youth-on-probation)

 Written by [Katherine Matheny](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/author/katherine-matheny) | Oct 27, 2025 3:00:00 PM

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