Official Statistics For Juvenile Delinquents

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There are several official statistics for juvenile delinquents. As with any Statistics there can be a few problems that come about. Here are some of the official statistics on delinquency. First, the Uniform Crime Reports by FBI have been producing reports since 1964. This would also be at a national level for the crime in the United States. Even though this give overall statuses it does not give specific statistics. For example if you are looking for a specific agency you will not be able to find that information. Some other mistakes are the percentages and putting offenders in the right catergory.They only take note of serious crimes and arrests in a specific time and location. It iwll not help you for overall status of a specific crime or

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