Trends and Issues, 1997

Paints a comprehensive statistical portrait of crime & justice in Illinois, devoted specifically to criminal & juvenile justice & their components -- law enforcement, prosecution, the courts, & corrections. Provides an update on the organization & operation of the justice system & provides an analysis of criminal justice trends into the mid-1990s. Presents information on: the expanding presence of street gangs, the rise of drug use by youth, & the emergence & success of community policing. Special attention is devoted to the juvenile justice system, as well as the various aspects of technology as it applies to criminal justice.