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Statistics on children, youth and families in Mississippi from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Mississippi KIDS COUNT
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Definition
Juvenile offenders are categorized as either delinquents or status offenders. A delinquent offense is a violation of a law which would be considered a crime if committed by an adult. A status offense is an act, which if committed by an adult, is not designated as a crime under state or federal law, or municipal and county ordinance.
Data Source
Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services, [Year] Annual Report
Available at: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/media-news-room/division-of-youth-services-annual-reports/
Available at: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/media-news-room/division-of-youth-services-annual-reports/
Notes
Updated August 2015.
Data for the city of Pearl was added into Rankin County for this indicator.
Data for the city of Pearl was added into Rankin County for this indicator.
Last Updated
January 2017