Prepare

First, find2recent local or national news stories reporting on current trends/statistics in the American juvenile justice system.

Prompt

Based on what you have learned thus far in the course, including this Unit's assigned course materials and the 2 news stories, discuss and explain the following:

• What do you considerto bethe most significant trend and/or statistic(s)from each sheetthatmightsignal the need for reforms to the American juvenile justice system?
• Explainwhythese trends or statisticsaresignificantin thehistorical context of the juvenile justice system.
• Please add working links to the two news stories you reference within your initial post.