The Missouri model uses small , therapeutic groups to treat juvenile offenders . Juvenile residences do n't have barbed wire or require uniforms . They are usually run by volunteers and the staff is mostly volunteer as well. Lawson said some adult criminals may take advantage of a juvenile system that does n't appear to be as punitive as the traditional juvenile model . Studies show only ten percent of Missouri 's youth re-offend .
The Missouri model uses small , therapeutic groups to treat juvenile offenders . Juvenile residences do n't have barbed wire or require uniforms . They are usually run by volunteers and the staff is mostly volunteer as well. Studies show only ten percent of Missouri 's youth re-offend .