The National Center for Juvenile Justice, the research division of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, announces the release of Juvenile Offenders and Victims: 2014 National Report, the fourth in a series of comprehensive reports, funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The 2014 National Report draws upon reliable data and relevant research to offer a clear view of juvenile victimization and offending and the justice system's response.
The juvenile court delinquency caseload continues to decline, reaching its lowest level since at least 1990. However, female juveniles account for a larger share of the delinquency caseload than at any point in the last two decades.