Between 1981 and 2001, juveniles were about as likely to be a suicide victim as a murder victim

Between 1981 and 2001, the juvenile suicide rate varied greatly by state

Between 1981 and 2001, juvenile suicide victims outnumbered juvenile murder victims in 33 states

Living in a disadvantaged community strongly influences a youth’s risk of victimization

The juvenile Violent Crime Index arrest rate was lower in 2004 than in any year since at least 1980

The juvenile arrest rate for murder in 2004was 77% below the peak 1993 rate; to return to1993 levels, it would have to increase by 330%

The growth in the juvenile violent crime arrest rate was greater for females than males

The decline in the juvenile murder arrest ratewas similar for females and males

The decline in the juvenile arrest rate for robbery was similar for males and females

The juvenile arrest rate for burglary declinedfor both males and females

The arrest rate trends for motor vehicle theft were similar for males and females

The trend in juvenile arrest rate for drug abuse violations was similar for males and females

But the growth in the aggravated assault arrest rate was proportionately greater for juvenile females

And the growth in simple assault arrest rates was proportionately greater for juvenile females

And the growth in weapon arrest rates was considerably greater for juvenile females