Juvenile Delinquency in Rhea, TN
Unfortunately, in many areas of the Rhea County, juvenile delinquency issues are on the rise. There are many reasons for the rise in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Tennessee often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of crimes, and other family matters.
A lot of counties, including, Rhea County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Rhea County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.
Juvenile Cases | Number of cases |
---|---|
Delinquency | 1,703 |
Dependency | 18 |
Status | 1,467 |
Government of Rhea County, TN
County Seat: | Dayton |
Government Type: | County |
Authority: | Dillon's Rule |
Year Organized: | 1807 |
Total Square Miles: | 336 |
2019 Population: | 32,691 |
Persons/Square Mile: | 0.01 |