According to Agnew and Brezina, juvenile delinquency often is subject to mild sanction because:

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Agnew and Brezina argue that juvenile delinquency often results in mild sanctions due to a combination of factors: many suspected juvenile offenders are not arrested, a significant portion of juveniles referred to court are not formally processed, and there is a general reluctance to impose severe sanctions on young offenders, often influenced by parental perceptions. These factors collectively contribute to the tendency for juvenile delinquents to receive lighter penalties.

According to Agnew and Brezina, Juvenile Delinquency Often Is Subject