The U.S. Department of Justice reports that over 1.5 million people under the age of eighteen are arrested in the United States annually. A select few of these young people may have the education or familial resources to navigate the juvenile justice system and avoid detention, but the majority do not. Geared toward those teens who are most at risk, this essential volume takes an in-depth look at the statistics and realities of juvenile detention centers. Legal expert-reviewed facts and advice paired with testimonials aim to keep juveniles in the know and out of detention centers.