Property crimes, such as theft and burglary, are the most common type of juvenile delinquency.

The average age of first-time juvenile offenders is 15-17 years old.

Poverty, family instability, and peer pressure are all risk factors for juvenile delinquency.

Strong family bonds, positive peer relationships, and school engagement are all protective factors against juvenile delinquency.

The purpose of the juvenile justice system is to punish, rehabilitate, and protect society from juvenile offenders.

The three main types of juvenile justice dispositions are incarceration, probation, and community service.

Juvenile delinquents commit crimes, while status offenders are youth who engage in behaviors that are illegal only for minors, such as truancy or underage drinking.

Early intervention and prevention programs, such as mentoring and after-school programs, are the most effective way to prevent juvenile delinquency.

The recidivism rate for juvenile offenders is 40-50%.

Juvenile delinquency can lead to increased likelihood of adult criminality, lower educational attainment, and higher unemployment rates.

The community plays a vital role in preventing and responding to juvenile delinquency by providing support for families and youth, creating safe and supportive environments, and holding juvenile offenders accountable.

The juvenile justice system faces a number of challenges, including overcrowded juvenile detention facilities, lack of resources for prevention and treatment programs, and disparities in the treatment of juvenile offenders.

Recent trends in juvenile delinquency include decreasing rates of juvenile crime, increasing rates of juvenile violence, and changing demographics of juvenile offenders.

Promising practices in juvenile justice reform include diversion programs, restorative justice practices, and trauma-informed care.

The future of juvenile justice is likely to include a greater focus on prevention and early intervention, increased use of restorative justice practices, and reduced reliance on incarceration.