NCJ Number
150926
Date Published
1994
Length
44 pages
Annotation
This report provides an overview of juvenile court dispositions in Pennsylvania during 1993 and summarizes information provided by county juvenile probation departments.
Abstract
Tables on delinquency dispositions show the disposition rate per 100,000 of the juvenile population, selected dispositions by race, delinquency dispositions by type, delinquency dispositions for 1989-93, attorney representation for delinquency dispositions, delinquency dispositions by source of referral, and the time lapse from referral to disposition. Data on delinquency placements show placements by type of service, the placement rate, placements for 1989-93, and selected placements by race. Delinquency offenses are shown by type and number of alleged offenses, selected serious crimes, and type and number of substantiated offenses. Statistics and information pertinent to juvenile detention provide standards that govern the use of secure detention, reasons for admission to secure detention, length of stay, and rate of use of secure detention. Demographic tables show delinquency dispositions by race and gender, age, school status and highest grade completed, family status, and living arrangement of youth. Dependency dispositions are shown by type, race and gender, and age. Data are also provided on disposition and placement reviews. Disposition statistics are provided for each county. Appended county class list and juvenile court statistical card