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44 <br /> 9%n of juveniles fall into the high needs category which is higher than the state average of 4%. <br /> 20% of juveniles report being rejected by positive peers; 48% had some/regular association with <br /> delinquent peers and 6% associated with a gang. Data remain steady as compared to FY 18-19 <br /> with a slight increase at 17% of regular association with delinquent peers as compared to FY 18- <br /> 19 (15%). <br /> 72% of juveniles have moderate to serious school behavior problems as compared to 74% in FY <br /> 18-19. <br /> *39% of juveniles need substance abuse assessment or treatment as compared to 37%u in FY 18- <br /> 19. <br /> *This statistic is possibly underreported. <br /> *38%0 of juveniles are reported to be abuse victim with support which is higher than the state <br /> average 18%,and 8% having NO support which is also higher than the state average 3%. <br /> *This statistic is possibly underreported. <br /> *4% of juveniles were engaged in sexual behaviors with assessment needs not being met; 3% <br /> dangerous sexual practices and 1%sexually victimized. <br /> *This statistic is possibly underreported <br /> 40%of juveniles need more mental health assessment which is higher than the state at 29%. <br /> *20%of juveniles have domestic discord in the home as compared to 22% in FY 18-19 and 10% <br /> of juvenile's experience domestic violence in the home as compared to 8% in FY 18-19. <br /> *This statistic is possibly underreported <br /> 62% of juveniles come from homes where parents/guardians have marginal to inadequate family <br /> supervision skills which is higher than the state at 46% <br /> *14% of juveniles have family alcohol/drug abuse in the home, slightly higher than the state <br /> average of 10%. <br /> *This statistic is possibly underreported. <br /> 50%of adjudicated juveniles come from homes where family members have criminal history <br /> and an additional 7% are under active court supervision or have gang involvement. <br /> Para 111. Resource Assessment Summary <br /> Community resources are sometimes available but can be difficult to access. See the attachment <br /> titled Orange County Continuum of Services—At a Glance for a listing of available community <br /> resources. <br />