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Juvenile Programs
Communities have been focusing on reaching out to at-risk juveniles, trying to prevent juvenile delinquency and efficiently rehabilitate youthful offenders.

The Juvenile Justice System
Once a juvenile has been accused of committing a criminal or status offense, a juvenile court’s intake officer decides how to proceed through the criminal justice system.

Status Offenses
Status offenses are acts considered wrongful or chargeable only when committed by a minor. They involve restrictions placed on minors so they will be more likely to attend school, return home at a safe hour or avoid using or becoming addicted to nicotine, alcohol or illegal drugs.

Juvenile Justice
Most states set their own minimum and maximum ages regarding whether a person will be tried as a juvenile or an adult. Like adults, juveniles may be charged with felonies and misdemeanors. However, only juveniles may be charged with wrongful acts known as status offenses.

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