Juvenile Delinquency in Sullivan, PA
Unfortunately, in many areas of the Sullivan County, juvenile delinquency crimes are on the rise. There are many reasons for the increase in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Pennsylvania often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of offenses, and other family matters.
A lot of counties, including, Sullivan County, are focusing on family health and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Sullivan County juvenile delinquency statistics will show whether or not this approach is working.
Juvenile Cases | Number of cases |
---|---|
Delinquency | 217 |
Dependency | 11 |
Status | 0 |
Government of Sullivan County, PA
County Seat: | Laporte |
Government Type: | County |
Authority: | Dillon's Rule |
Year Organized: | 1847 |
Total Square Miles: | 452 |
2019 Population: | 6,089 |
Persons/Square Mile: | 0.07 |