Essays on Juvenile Delinquency

A “juvenile” is a person who has not attained his eighteenth birthday, and “juvenile delinquency” is the violation of a law by a person prior to his eighteenth birthday which would have been a crime if committed by an adult. Delinquency is characterized by an assumption that the most important factors in explaining behavior are…

E.C.Rhodes’s journal article touches on the basis of how juveniles are quickly labeled as delinquents by our officers of the law, even if it’s due to a minor offense. The journal mentions how there are multiple solutions to solving our increasing rate of youth becoming juvenile delinquent statistics; and victims of an environment they have…

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of family structure as well as family dynamics on juvenile delinquency. Family structure serves as a large influential factor in a juvenile’s life. Family structure such as single, married, and cohabiting parental environments has major effects on juvenile’s lives. This family structure as well…

Introduction Juvenile delinquency is a broad term that encompasses acts that range from status and substance use offenses to criminal behaviors. It has substantial consequences on offenders, victims, and society in general. As the problem continues to thrive, researchers and policymakers are seeking to understand the most effective method of preventing criminal behavior among young…

Growing public concern about the rise in violent juvenile crime is born out by increases in the juvenile court’s caseload, which rose 23% between 1989 and 1993. The number of cases involving personal offenses increased by 52%. Despite the rise in person offenses, the majority of delinquency cases in juvenile court involve property offenses, and…

Juveniles often participate in acts of delinquency. Some juveniles may only commit a single act, while others continue with their delinquent behavior. These acts can range from what are known as status offenses such as smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol, to more serious offenses such as shoplifting, drug use, as well as other criminal acts….

The association between juvenile delinquency and family structure has been long recognized. Before field study, I had already realized the important role of family experience in the formation of a child’s personality and world view. During my internship, I gained a more sophisticated insight into this relation. My field site was with the Los Angeles…

It is widely agreed that juvenile delinquency is affecting the lives of various people in the U.S. such as teachers, parents, neighbors, and families in general. Although the rates of delinquency have been declining, it is still worth noting that the rates still remain high. As such, various programs have been developed in an effort…

According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (2018), over 800,000 individuals under the age of 18 were arrested in 2017 for violent crimes such as murder, rape, aggravated assault, and property crimes such as burglary, theft, and arson. Many researchers have attempted to explain delinquent behavior by making connections to variables such…

This research paper will examine and explain the main causes of The Origins of Youth Delinquency in Child Development and the solutions to these problems. Along with explaining the biological, behavioural and psychological factors that influence children as explained through Erik Erikson stages of development. To begin this paper lets first understand the definition of…