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Child Crime Prevention & Safety Center

There are a variety of unique issues that affect juveniles in connection with the law. Courts and legislators recognize that minors are particularly vulnerable to certain types of crimes and also that juvenile offenders are unique and often should be treated differently than adults accused of crimes. The following are some of the issues affecting juveniles in our legal system.

Child Criminal Safety Issues
  • Child Protection In the age of the Internet, children face a host of new threats posed by cyberbullying and online sexual predators. In many cases, the abuse online can extend into the real world...Learn More ›
  • Corrections There are a number of unique issues facing juveniles who are adjudicated guilty of juvenile offenses and are required to serve a sentence in custody. In theory, juvenile correction facilities...Learn More ›
  • Courts States have recognized that in most cases, juvenile offenders should be treated separately from the adult criminal justice system and have set up juvenile delinquency courts to handle minors...Learn More ›
  • Health Juvenile delinquency courts throughout the United States typically are increasingly recognizing the significant roles that health and wellness play in a minor’s rehabilitation. Studies show that many of the minors...Learn More ›
  • Law Enforcement A minor’s interaction with law enforcement officers and agencies is typically his or her first experience with the juvenile justice system, which begins with the arrest process. Minors...Learn More ›
  • Juvenile Offenses Criminal laws applying equally to juvenile offenders and are typically diverted to a juvenile delinquency court for adjudication. The focus of the juvenile justice system is to rehabilitate...Learn More ›
  • Crime Prevention Many states and local authorities have taken steps and dedicated resources to prevent juvenile crime. Local law enforcement agencies will often identify and work with young people who are...Learn More ›
  • School / Education A significant part of a child’s life revolves around school and there are a number of issues that can affect a child while at school. Recent efforts have been made to highlight the issue of bullying...Learn More ›
  • Juvenile Resources There are a number of different resources available to minors and their families when dealing with the multitude of problems that affect juveniles. Many state and local agencies provide outreach...Learn More ›
  • Juvenile Victims Because of their age, juveniles are often more vulnerable to certain crimes. Minors may face physical or sexual abuse at home and have no way to escape or prevent the abuse and may be reluctant...Learn More ›
  • Kids and Internet Issues The Internet can open up a wide variety of educational, social and creative options to children, however there are many dangers that lurk on the Internet and parents should be aware of these dangers...Learn More ›
  • View More Juvenile Center Topics Children face many safety issues, whether at school, home, in the community or online. We have broken down these safety issues into helpful articles for children and their families...Learn More ›
Child Criminal Safety Issues