Juvenile_Delinquency_Rates

Juvenile Delinquency Rates The Effects of Juvenile Crime Rates on Society Crime rates in America have risen dramatically over the past few years. There are a variety of theories regarding the increase in crime rates and methods society can use to reduce crime rates. Two of the most common explanations for the increase in crime rates are: 1.) society is too soft on crime, and 2.) juveniles are responsible for the increase in crime. By examining such factors as juvenile arrest rates, juveniles in custody, juvenile recidivism rates, and violent crime index offenses committed by juveniles, it is apparent that these are accurate explanations. Crime rates in America are increasing, and juveniles; along with the inability of society to place harsh enough punishments on offenders, can at least partially explain this increase. Juvenile crime is a term that refers to all of the various offenses committed by children under the age of eighteen. Such acts are sometimes referred to as juvenile delinquency. Juvenile offenses typically include delinquent acts, which would be considered crimes if committed by adults, and status offenses, which are less serious and would not be considered crimes if committed by adults. In 1991, only juvenile, juveniles, crime, cases, rates, delinquency, involved, society, offenders, court, criminal, increase, crimes, violent, system, serious, number, offenses, increased, arrests, 1999, youth, responsible, detention, delinquent, public, justice, however, custody, acts, tried, over, offense, every, adults