Juvenile Delinquency in Dickens, TX
Unfortunately, in many areas of the Dickens County, juvenile delinquency issues are on the rise. There are many reasons for the rise in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Texas often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of crimes, and other family matters.
A lot of counties, including, Dickens County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Dickens County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.
Juvenile Cases | Number of cases |
---|---|
Delinquency | 137 |
Dependency | 0 |
Status | 5 |
Government of Dickens County, TX
County Seat: | Dickens |
Government Type: | County |
Authority: | Dillon's Rule |
Year Organized: | 1876 |
Total Square Miles: | 905 |
2019 Population: | 2,209 |
Persons/Square Mile: | 0.41 |
County Contact: | PO BOX 179
County Courthouse Dickens , TX 79229-0179 http://www.co.dickens.tx.us |