Ideally, everyone is safe from harm because people care for each other with compassion. However, most only look out for themselves, and worse, some individuals actually endanger and disturb the well-being of the public. It's easy to label them all immoral, but circumstances differ when it comes to juvenile delinquents. While it cannot keep everyone on track, the multi-stage juvenile justice system determines consequences for adolescent offenders to give them a chance for change and rehabilitation, making it overall effective and fair to juveniles and the community. While most minors who enter the system are not actual criminals, some are, so by understanding their crimes and their reasoning, law enforcement can better identify and stop repeat offenders. For example, most crime rates have decreased recently, but juvenile robbery arrests have increased by more than 46%, which can be attributed to the economic hardship of many families (Puzzanchera 4). While this is not an excuse, it can help law enforcement better understand whether offenders are real criminals or simply desperate. Unlike most misguided teenagers, 6% of crimes committed by minors are violent. And a third of all homicides committed by juveniles occur in Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, and New York (Juvenile Justice: Facts & Figures 1). These are all larger cities with greater exposure to criminal influences, which can cause crime to spread rapidly in a city. This knowledge helps identify where assistance is needed and focusing on violent crimes can change a community by preventing repeat offenders while serving justice to victims and the public. Within the system, many cases are dismissed, but punishment is imperative for wrongdoing… . half of the document......the US system is advanced and is continually being improved for the benefit of all. Works Cited "Juvenile Justice: Facts and Figures." American Bar Association. Network. 31 January 2011. "Structure and process of the juvenile justice system". Office for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. United States Department of Justice. Network. 1 February 2011.Puzzanchera, Charles. “Juvenile Arrests 2008.” Office for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. December 2009. United States Department of Justice. Network. January 31, 2011..“8% Solution, The.” Office for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. November 2001. United States Department of Justice. Network. January 31st 2011.