Juvenile Delinquency

Juvenile Delinquency The Act of antisocial Behavior

Definition under age violation of the law Delinquency is not clearly defined because some laws are vague or loosely worded.

Causal factors ,[object Object],Many youth are forced into delinquent activities because of a social disadvantage.

Causal factors cont…. ,[object Object],Genes may play a part in determining whether we turn to crime, research shows .

Causal factors cont…. ,[object Object]

Causal factors cont…. ,[object Object],noxious behaviors that are in most cases biological.

Causal factors cont…. ,[object Object],Do as you see is the underlying principle. Societal trends tends to influence youth activity

Juvenile Delinquent activity ,[object Object],Behavior that contribute to health risks

Juvenile Delinquent activity cont… ,[object Object],Gangs often engage in illegal monetary activities and are committed to criminal orientations.

Juvenile Delinquent activity cont… ,[object Object],This may include but is not limited to rape, sodomy or molestation

Juvenile Delinquent activity cont… ,[object Object],These are malicious and deliberate defacement or destruction of both public and private property. It often territorial and designed to show ownership.

Interventions ,[object Object],Delinquency Court seeks to provide for the protection and safety of the public and the minor who has come in contact with the court

Interventions cont…. ,[object Object],Special facilities that seeks to provide the structure, safety and supervision for delinquent youths.

Interventions cont…. ,[object Object],Families need to be able to provide appropriate behavior control, models, and support throughout adolescence and into adulthood

Interventions cont…. ,[object Object],In response to delinquency, law enforcement and juvenile services provide facilities that are geared to provide opportunities for rehabilitation

Interventions cont…. ,[object Object],Support teens in making a variety of important lifestyle choices. An array of community support services for youth released to aftercare

Prevention Prevention of juvenile delinquency is a fictitious concept as research suggest that 20 % of all youth are at one point officially delinquent.

Juvenile Delinquency

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