Most juvenile delinquents are chronic offenders who have multiple contacts with the juvenile justice system and criminal justice system.

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Most juvenile delinquents do not become chronic offenders; a relatively small percentage of youth who come into contact with the juvenile justice system continue to offend persistently into adulthood. The majority of juveniles who engage in delinquent behavior do so during adolescence and desist from offending as they mature.

Most Juvenile Delinquents Are Chronic Offenders Who Have Multiple Contacts