Juveniles Taken into Custody: Fiscal Year 1993

The children detained in our juvenile correctional facilities represent a significant challenge to our Nation. As a result of acts of crime and violence that contradict our ideals of childhood and adolescence, these youth require strong intervention
that serves public order and safety. However, while we must protect society from their misconduct, we must also enable these young offenders to adopt more conventional attitudes and behaviors.

Timely and relevant information is essential to addressing this problem. Without a clear understanding of the population of our juvenile correctional facilities, we cannot begin to find solutions to reduce their number. This report provides a
major contribution towards filling the information gap. It presents information from OJJDP’s State Juvenile Corrections System Reporting Program, which gathers data on each youth involved with State juvenile correctional agencies. In addition to demographic characteristics, the report presents information on prior admissions, offense, education level, and length of stay in custody.