Things You'll Need:
- Computer with Internet access
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Step 1
Get up-to-date statistics on juvenile crime from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Web site (see Resources below). There are a number of statistical studies available, including information on juveniles in correctional facilities, juveniles on probation and law enforcement and juvenile crime, to name a few.
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Step 2
Learn more about juvenile crime, who is at risk and ways to prevent it at the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center Web site (see Resources below). You'll find information geared toward teens, professionals and parents who want to reduce the amount of juvenile crime in their communities.
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Step 3
Understand that statistics do not include all occurrences of juvenile delinquency because many acts go unreported or unpunished. Since disadvantaged youth are more likely to commit severe crimes and be caught, the actual statistics of juvenile delinquency may be skewed as a whole.
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Step 4
Know that juvenile statistics are compiled from a variety of sources, including police departments, correctional institutions and juvenile courts.
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Step 5
Be aware that statistics on their own offer only a partial view of delinquency. They can't tell you precisely why juvenile crime occurs, nor can they tell you with certainty how to prevent or reduce it.
