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Trends in the arrest rates of Californians under age 25, 1978-2015  \n1978 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015  \nSources: DOJ (2011, 2015, 2016, 2016a) . Notes: Population for youth ages 10-11 are used to calculate rates for the under age 12 category.  \n􀁸  \n􀁸  \nReferences  \nPlease note: Each year, every county submits their data to the official statewide databases maintained by appointed governmental bodies. While every effort is made to review data for accuracy and to correct information upon revision, CJCJ cannot be responsible for data reporting errors made at the county, state, or national level.  \n[Contact:](Contact: cjcjmedia@cjcj.org)[ cjcjmedia@cjcj.org](Contact: cjcjmedia@cjcj.org),(415) 621-5661 x. 121, [www.cjcj.org](www.cjcj.org)","cbCaivh8BJIiIuK8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivh8BJIiIuK8","pdf",720690,"English","# Trends in Youth and Young Adult Arrests\n## Data Sources and Methodology\n## Statistical Data References","[{\"question\":\"What time period does the arrest rate data cover?\",\"answer\":\"The data covers the period from 1978 to 2015.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the primary trend identified in the document?\",\"answer\":\"The document identifies a historic decline in arrest rates for Californians under the age of 25.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is responsible for the data reporting accuracy?\",\"answer\":\"County governmental bodies submit the data, and CJCJ notes that it cannot be held responsible for reporting errors made at the county, state, or national level.\"}]","California's Youth and Young Adult Arrest Rates - A Historic Decline Analysis | PDF"]