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Bookmark or Share- Youth Involved with the Juvenile Justice SystemSome children and youth become involved with the juvenile justice system because they are accused of committing a delinquent or criminal act. Other youth encounter the system for status offenses—actions that are illegal only because of a youth’s age—such as truancy, underage drinking, and running away from home.
- Juvenile Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. : physiologically immature or undeveloped : young. juvenile birds. 2. a. : of, relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for children or young people. juvenile fiction. b. : of or relating to young people who have committed or are accused of committing a criminal offense.
- Juvenile Justice - Youth.govThe primary goals of the juvenile justice system, in addition to maintaining public safety, are skill development, habilitation, rehabilitation, addressing treatment needs, and successful reintegration of youth into the community.
- JUVENILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary1. of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or suitable or intended for young persons. juvenile books. 2. young; youthful. juvenile years. 3. immature; childish; infantile. His juvenile tantrums are not in keeping with his age.
- Juvenile Justice - Office of Justice ProgramsThrough comprehensive and coordinated efforts at the federal, state, and local levels, OJP’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) aims to reduce youth crime and violence. OJJDP supports prevention and early intervention programs that are making a difference for young people and their communities, and through research ...
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