This article delves into the multifaceted realm of juvenile offending within the United States’ criminal justice process. The exploration begins with an introduction, setting the stage by defining juvenile offending, elucidating its significance, and outlining the juvenile justice system’s overarching purpose. A historical perspective unravels the evolution of the system, marking key milestones and pivotal
Evaluating risk of reoffending for a young person who has come into conflict with the law serves several important functions. At the most basic level, a risk assessment can inform judicial decisions such as whether the youth can be released to community under supervision while awaiting a court date or if the youth should be
Although legal definitions of sexual offenses vary, the term sexual offending typically denotes offenses whereby an individual engages in unwanted sexual acts with another person who does not give, or is unable to provide, consent. Given the impact such acts have on survivors, sexual offenses receive considerable attention from the media, policy makers, and the