He said there are plans in place to deal with juvenile delinquency and for a complete overhaul and development of the “juvenile environment” to assist young persons on island.

Source: https://thevoiceslu.com/2023/05/government-seeks-to-strengthen-legislation-for-public-assistance-and-juvenile-rehabilitation-programmes/

In Tennessee the juvenile delinquency statute is explicit: Decisions must be “in the best interest of the child.”

Source: https://www.propublica.org/article/the-kids-of-rutherford-county-reporters-essay