Using relevant theories of juvenile delinquency, this policy proposal will first highlight areas of the Illinois juvenile justice system that need updating and modification and in Secondly, it will identify specific changes to be made in the current system. Through the application of rational choice, social control and strain theories alongside an analysis of current research in the field, the proposal presented will present a key policy change that could further reduce the number of young offenders both now and in the future. The suggested change will include the creation of the Juvenile Outreach Department, an extension of the city's ongoing efforts to rehabilitate juvenile offenders. This policy proposal will consider social disorganization and subcultural theories to further explain juvenile delinquency. The creation of the Department will coordinate and facilitate community programs and social services aimed at targeting minors at risk of offending or even reoffending. For implementation purposes, this policy will also include budgetary and staffing requirements, as well as several measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the suggested changes in reducing criminal activity among juveniles in Illinois and perhaps across the United States. INTRODUCTION The following policy proposal will take a brief look at the current state of juvenile justice and delinquency in the United States of America before delving into the Illinois juvenile justice system. This proposal is intended to indicate changes to current policies and to serve as a model for the entire country. More specifically, the Principal Investigator (PI) suggests the creation of the D...... middle of paper ...... to be enrolled in the program, the process of involving adolescents for their social development, providing alternatives will begin to crime such as sports activities, enrichment seminars on topics such as science and technology, and partnering adolescents with mentors and role models to empower and advise them on their life choices. Phase Five is the actual implementation of juvenile crime reduction plans by addressing the problem at the front line: at home and in the community. This phase of the proposal will continue long into the future with significant implications for community engagement and civic participation. This approach was established in California, and the IP believes it should serve as a model for juvenile justice systems across the country to help adolescents discover alternatives to crime and to prevent crime or recidivism among youth.