National Center for Juvenile Justice

The National Center for Juvenile Justice (NCJJ), based in Pittsburgh, PA, serves as the research arm of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, making it the oldest juvenile justice research organization in the United States. Since its establishment in 1973, NCJJ has conducted extensive national and sub-national studies focused on crime and delinquency, providing valuable insights into juvenile court statistics and trends.

In its 2022 reports, NCJJ highlighted significant trends in the juvenile justice system, including a historic low in youth arrest rates for violent crimes and declining rates of youth in residential placements. The organization emphasizes the disparities in treatment among youth based on race, as cases involving Black and Hispanic youth are more likely to result in detention compared to their White counterparts.

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