Write a 1,350 word essay in which you address juvenile crime issues in the criminal justice system. Include ALL the following components in your paper:
? The differences between a juvenile court and an adult court
? The definition of delinquency
? The definition of status offenses
? The variables that correlate with juvenile crime rates
Describe your recommendations for reducing juvenile crime.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines (i.e. title page, double spacing, and reference page).
Cite at least four scholarly references. Use the Library as a resource for locating scholarly references. Do not use Wikipedia, the dictionary, answers.com, or any other internet source that is not written by experts in the Criminal Justice field.
Include in-text citations and a reference list in APA format.


