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Data Snapshots

The Data Snapshot series provides a brief, visual overview of current statistics and analyses about youth in the juvenile justice system. Each one-page Snapshot focuses on a specific topic (e.g., juveniles in residential placement, victims of violence) an

Spotlight on Girls in the Juvenile Justice System

Spotlight on Girls in the Juvenile Justice System

Characteristics of Delinquency Cases Handled in Juvenile Court in 2015

Characteristics of Delinquency Cases Handled in Juvenile Court in 2015

Service Availability Increased in Juvenile Residential Placement Facilities

Service Availability Increased in Juvenile Residential Placement Facilities

The National Juvenile Court Data Archive Includes Data on Hispanic Youth in 2014

The National Juvenile Court Data Archive Includes Data on Hispanic Youth in 2014

Spotlight on Youth Homicide Victims

Spotlight on Youth Homicide Victims

Data Reflect Changing Nature of Facility Populations, Characteristics, and Practices

Data Reflect Changing Nature of Facility Populations, Characteristics, and Practices

Spotlight on Youth Victims of Violence

Spotlight on Youth Victims of Violence

The Number of Juveniles in Residential Placement Reached a New Low in 2015

The Number of Juveniles in Residential Placement Reached a New Low in 2015

The Number of Juveniles in Residential Placement Continued to Decline in 2013

The Number of Juveniles in Residential Placement Continued to Decline in 2013
Date Created: August 16, 2019