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General Observations

• With the exception of San Miguel, no county had any material change.

• LaPlata had the highest incidence of filings with 6.4 percent, Chaffee is the lowest with 3.6 percent.

Routt County Observations:

• Routt had the second highest incidence. • Routt also had the second highest increase in filings.

Social Juvenile Delinquency

RCLI=.81

What is the percentage of Routt County youth involved in the juvenile justice system?

The number of youth who are brought to the attention of the authorities is a reflection of how a community deals with adolescents who have challenges. Measuring and tracking this number allows for comparison to other similar communities and for assistance with identifying the need for social services. Lower percentages represent fewer youth involved in the juvenile justice system.