but rather they are an “adjudicated delinquent.” Some of the possible leading factors of an uptick in juvenile crime are growth in the juvenile population, an increase in gang activity ...

Just over one year ago, the Youth PROMISE Act was introduced by Congressman Robert Scott, which is intended to amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974. The design of the ...

Despite recent progress in reducing homicide rates and gunshot incidents, gang violence remains a persistent threat in ...

Gang-affiliated youth are far likelier to engage in serious crime than other at-risk youth or children with delinquent but non-gang-affiliated friends. Finally, a reason to check your email. Sign up ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Gang Resistance Education and Training ... The voluntary program was designed to combat delinquency and youth violence. John Nokes, an assistant special agent in ...

Many gang members are transients ... In 2013, more than 90% of children (887 of 984 youth) referred to youth court for delinquent acts were Black. That percentage remained within the same ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered relevant authorities to continue cracking down on juvenile delinquents and impose strict penalties ... This directive follows a rise in gang activities, ...