Using relevant theories of juvenile delinquency, this policy proposal will first highlight areas of the juvenile justice system of Illinois that need updates and changes and will, as a second step, identify specific changes. to be done in the current system. Through the application of rational choice, social control, and strain theories as well as an analysis of current research in the field, the submitted proposal will present a key policy change that could further reduce the number of juvenile offenders, today today and in the future. The suggested change will include the creation of the Department of Juvenile Outreach, an expansion of the city's ongoing efforts to rehabilitate juvenile offenders. This policy proposal will take into account theories of social disorganization and subcultures to further explain juvenile delinquency. The creation of the Department will coordinate and facilitate community programs and social services aimed at targeting juveniles at risk of delinquency or even recidivism. For purposes of implementation, this policy will also include budget and staffing requirements as well as various measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the suggested changes in reducing juvenile criminal activity in Illinois and possibly even be in the United States. INTRODUCTION The following policy proposal will provide a brief overview of the current state of juvenile justice and delinquency in the United States of America before focusing on the Illinois juvenile justice system. This proposal is expressly intended to indicate changes in current policies and to serve as a model for the entire country. Specifically, the principal investigator (PI) suggests the creation of the D...... middle of paper ......to be enrolled in the program, the process of engaging adolescents for their social development will begin, proposing alternatives to crime such as sporting activities, enrichment workshops on topics such as science and technology, and pairing adolescents with mentors and role models to hold them accountable and advise them on their life choices. The fifth phase is the effective implementation of plans to reduce juvenile delinquency by attacking the problem at the front line: at home and in the community. This phase of the proposal will continue well into the future, with significant implications for community involvement and civic participation. This approach was instituted in California and PI believes it should serve as a model for juvenile justice systems across the country to help adolescents learn about alternatives to crime and prevent youth delinquency or recidivism..