Issue Updates for Youth Crime and Violence

Teens Vulnerable to Risky Behaviors During Spring Break

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Parents take note: It's Spring Break, a time when many teens are looking to put away the books, go out with their friends, and, unfortunately, take part in risky behaviors. Spring Break is often a chance for teens to let loose - and judging from this week's news stories about "anything goes parties" associated with the new movie "Project X," parents need to set rules, ask lots of questions, and monitor what their children are doing. In Miramar: "An 18-year-old is facing criminal charges and a...

Juvenile Crime Affects Everyone

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

0 0 1 361 2059 Digital Storyline 17 4 2416 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE What are the consequences of juvenile crime in Palm Beach County? Consider this: juveniles committed 5,482 offenses last year, including 10 murders, manslaughter and attempted murder charges. Taxpayers paid ...

Crime Prevention Can Begin with You!

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

The Boca Raton Police Department recently responded to a burglary in progress at a home in the central part of the city. They were alerted to the activities when a neighbor heard the house alarm, went outside to check it out, and saw an unfamiliar vehicle parked in the driveway. The neighbor immediately called the police department, who responded within minutes. The happy ending to this story is that detectives found the suspicious vehicle in a nearby neighborhood and followed the car, and ...

Status Update for Youth Crime and Violence

Videotaped teen's death in West Palm Beach lockup raises questions about a new law that makes it illegal for government agencies to make photos or recordings of a death public /via miamiherald.com

Part II for Teens: How Should You Explain Your Past Criminal History to Potential Employers and Schools?

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Everyone has made mistakes. According to a Judicial Review Board Member at Florida State University, potential employers and schools usually want to know what your juvenile delinquency record includes, what actions you took to correct your bad behavior, and how you have moved on since that time in your life. Oftentimes, employers and schools will ask you to write a brief statement explaining your past criminal history. The following "Don'ts" are suggestions from a Judicial Review Board Member ...

Part I for Teens: How Should You Explain Your Past Criminal History to Potential Employers and Schools?

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Everyone has made mistakes. According to a Judicial Review Board Member at Florida State University, potential employers and schools usually want to know what your juvenile delinquency record includes, what actions you took to correct your bad behavior, and how you have moved on since that time in your life. Oftentimes, employers and schools will ask you to write a brief statement explaining your past criminal history. The following "Do's" and "Don'ts" are suggestions from a Judicial Review ...

Teens: What Should You Disclose in Job and School Applications?

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT

What to Know When You are Applying for Jobs and Schools Question: Do I need to report previous felony and misdemeanor charges on my juvenile delinquency records when I am applying for jobs or to schools? Answer: It depends. This chart will help you understand if you need to report your juvenile delinquency record. General Rule Exception My record has been expunged Generally you do not need to report previous arrests. This means when asked, you may ...

Teens: Are You Eligible to Have Your Records Expunged or Sealed?

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Generally, if you meet all of the following requirements, you may be eligible to have your juvenile delinquency records expunged or sealed. You have never been adjudicated delinquent of a delinquent offense. You have only one arrest or incident of alleged criminal activity. You have never had any prior offenses expunged or sealed. You must not have committed one offenses listed below. For Sealing You are no longer under court supervision or on probation. For Expunction...