This 2009 Update describes the current status of Models for Change-supported work in all four core states [Pennsylvania, Illinois, Louisiana, and Washington], with more detail and progress highlights presented for those states where the initiative…
This article ‘maps the landscape of laws governing the trial and sentencing of juveniles as adults, as of the beginning of 2009. It also explores what the data tell us — and do not tell…
Presents statistics on petitioned delinquency cases waived to criminal court between 1985 and 2005. The number of delinquency cases judicially waived peaked in 1994 at 13,000 cases, which represented an 80-percent increase over the number…
Presents statistics on person offense cases processed by juvenile courts in 2005, and compared to 1985. Download Publication
This Fact Sheet presents statistics on delinquency cases processed in U.S. juvenile courts in 2005. Comparative statistics are given for public order offense cases, person offense cases, drug law violations, and property offenses. Additionally, the…
This report presents findings from the [biannual] 2006 Juvenile Residential Facility Census (JRFC) on the juvenile offender population held in custody. Highlights of findings include: 1) the population of juvenile offenders in custody continue to…
Findings are presented on juvenile arrests as reported by local law enforcement officials to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program for 2008. Download Publication
This report presents findings from the 2004 Juvenile Residential Facility Census (JRFC). The bulletin provides data on facilities in which juvenile offenders are held, such as their size, structure, type, ownership, security arrangements, and the…
Findings are presented on juvenile arrests as reported by local law enforcement officials to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program for 2007. Download Publication
This brief report reviews the status of state emancipation laws and procedures, as of 2007. Download Publication
This brief report, updated for 2007, highlights variations in state provisions allowing a jury trial in juvenile delinquency cases. Download Publication
All states have laws making it discretionary or mandatory for courts to require a parent or guardian to pay at least part of the support costs for a juvenile who is adjudicated delinquent and placed…