Feb 17, 2024 · Data show juveniles make up the majority of arrests in DC for crimes like robbery and carjacking. For carjackings, which nearly doubled in 2023, the average age of those arrested was 15 …

Specifically, our Juvenile Section prosecutes young people under age 18 for delinquency offenses. Our Juvenile Specialty Courts Unit handles cases involving offenses that can only be committed by a …

Children face solitary confinement in cells at Illinois juvenile detention facility, ACLU says July 1, 2023

This page details milestones in juvenile justice—from the establishment of the first juvenile court in the United States to landmark court cases throughout history.

The National Juvenile Court Data Archive (Archive) houses the automated records of cases handled by courts with juvenile jurisdiction.

In the District of Columbia, OAG is responsible for prosecuting crimes committed by juveniles, as well as some adult misdemeanors. Adult felonies, which make up the vast majority of violent offenses, are …

Sep 12, 2024 · This page consists of data points that highlight key facts and figures about the number of young people who come into contact with the juvenile justice system annually.

Summary The Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act (JDA) gives federal authorities three options when a juvenile violates federal criminal law. First, they can refer the juvenile to state authorities. Second, …

The following Biannual Reports on Juvenile Arrests in the District are available. Excel Documents

Juvenile crime victims in the NCVS refers to persons ages 12 to 17 who experienced at least one nonfatal victimization in a given year. Juveniles in NIBRS refers to those age 17 and younger.