CJA/204

Imagine you are a magazine writer investigating the realities of juvenile crime in the United States.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word article on the juvenile justice system that includes the following:

·         Definitions of delinquency and status offenses

·         Comparison of juvenile courts and adult courts

·         Variables that correlate with juvenile crime rates

·         Current U.S. juvenile crime statistics

·         Effects of more juveniles being tried as adults

·         One current issue in the juvenile justice system and your opinion on that issue

Format the article consistent with APA guidelines.