The problem is the effectiveness of youth-offender programs. To gain consistent program outcomes that reduce recidivism rates there, the criminal justice system needs accurate measures of successful rehabilitation. Today youth-offender programs are no . . .

America’s future rests in the hands of juveniles. It is important to put a stop to the number of crimes being committed by juveniles and effectively rehabilitate them. Recidivism rates of juveniles released from detentions centers continues to remain . . .

There are multiple gang prevention programs implemented throughout the Kern County but gangs are still continuing to be a significant issue. Kern county probation department does an excellent job keeping this troubled youth of the streets by incarcera . . .