Juvenile Delinquency in Wheeler, GA
Unfortunately, in many areas of the Wheeler County, juvenile delinquency crimes are on the rise. There are many reasons for the increase in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Georgia often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of offenses, and other family matters.
A lot of counties, including, Wheeler County, are focusing on family health and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Wheeler County juvenile delinquency statistics will show whether or not this approach is working.
Juvenile Cases | Number of cases |
---|---|
Delinquency | 116 |
Dependency | 16 |
Status | 13 |
Government of Wheeler County, GA
County Seat: | Alamo |
Government Type: | County |
Authority: | Home Rule |
Year Organized: | 1912 |
Total Square Miles: | 300 |
2019 Population: | 7,952 |
Persons/Square Mile: | 0.04 |