The Cost of Juvenile Justice
Thousands of teens pass through New York City’s juvenile justice system every year, costing the city and state billions of dollars. Despite recent measures to lower the juvenile justice bill, some advocates say the price is still too high.
Alternatives to Court and Detention
Some arrested teens are referred to alternative programs that keep them out of family court or detention. Advocates say these alternatives are more effective than the traditional system at preventing re-offenses.
Being Female in a System Designed for Boys
The juvenile justice system is dealing with more and more girls. And while few studies have been done on female offenders, some researchers believe the long-term consequences of delinquency may be more serious for girls than for boys.
Transferring Youth Offenders Closer to Home
Last fall, about 200 juvenile delinquents were transferred from upstate facilities to the city and placed in or close to their communities. By the end of this year, another 130 city juveniles are scheduled to be closer to home.
Youth in Detention More Likely to Identify as LGBT
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth make up 15 percent of the juvenile detention population nationally. But in New York, exactly how many juvenile offenders are LGBT is unknown.
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