Category: Juvenile Delinquency

  • Juvenile Delinquency as Social Problem of Vulnerable Populations

    Introduction Vulnerable populations are the groups of people who are disadvantaged in some way. Examples of such communities are people of low income, mental disorders, racially, culturally, and religiously diverse, homeless, HIV positive, etc. Due to these challenges, they need more social protection and support. Among the social problems of vulnerable populations are discrimination and…

  • Educational Institutions’ Social Problems: Juvenile Delinquency

    Social problems, such as racism, poverty, addictions, and unplanned pregnancy, occur in educational institutions. Children unconsciously reflect the attitudes of adults who, as members of society, are involved in all of the problems, that is why educational institutes discover the same range of issues. Juvenile delinquency is the problem that profoundly affects educational institutions as…

  • Juvenile Delinquency as Social Problem Within Education Institutions

    Table of Contents The Education Institutions’ Impact Teachers as an Incubator for Prevention the Criminal Activity Socioemotional Skills Training Law-Related Education Conclusion References Children, adolescents, and young people desire to discover something new, previously unknown, to assert themselves in innovative activities. The younger generation is naturally characterized by increased activity, which manifests in the negative…

  • Juvenile Delinquency – Causes & Prevention

    Introduction Juvenile delinquency refers to the breaking of the law by children. By virtue of being minors, offenders of this nature may or may not be treated normally by the judicial system of a country. Psychologists continue to grapple with the problem of finding out what causes this behavior. They have come up with theories…

  • The Nature of Juvenile Delinquency

    Table of Contents Thesis Statement Violence among black juveniles Juvenile Law Juvenile violence against blacks Prevention Works cited Juvenile delinquency is a term used to refer to criminal acts that are committed by a minor. In most countries, there is a set age in which a person is referred to as a minor and after…

  • Theories for Juvenile Delinquency

    Abstract The current paper attempts to examine the theories which establish a correlation between juvenile delinquency and the family. Many studies have been conducted and there is still theorizing about how an inadequate family structure leads to delinquency. On the other hand, the literature agrees that juvenile delinquency is highly probable when the family structure…

  • Juvenile Delinquency Causes and Effects

    Contents Causes and Effects of Juvenile Delinquency: Essay Abstract Effects and Causes of Juvenile Delinquency: Essay Introduction Juvenile delinquency statistics Causes of juvenile delinquency Effects of juvenile delinquency Prevention of juvenile delinquency Solutions to juvenile delinquency Effects and Causes of Juvenile Delinquency: Essay Conclusion Works Cited Causes and Effects of Juvenile Delinquency: Essay Abstract Given…

  • Juvenile Delinquency in Minority Groups

    Table of Contents Introduction Delinquent Behavior: The Societal Influences Protecting Delinquent Teens: Advocacy Implications Finding Solutions for Delinquency in Teenagers Juvenile Advocacy Roadblocks Case Summary: Legal and Ethical Considerations References Introduction The study reviews the case of juvenile delinquency, which is revealed in the behavior of the 13-year old Hispanic boy, Billy, who originally comes…

  • The Problem of Juvenile Delinquency: Definition and Analysis

    Due to its complex nature incorporating social, psychological, biological, and other factors, the problem of juvenile delinquency needs to be addressed from several perspectives, the social one being the critical component of a comprehensive analysis. Combined with economic and financial issues, social stereotypes and prejudices often serve as roadblocks to the successful development of an…

  • Juvenile Delinquency: Main Theories

    Psychological Theories Kohlberg theory of moral development outlines three different levels. In the pre-conventional level the concept of obedience and punishment channels moral reasoning and individual perceptions are formed on the basis of individual needs during middle childhood. The conventional level is reached when middle childhood ends; the expectations held by others guide decision making…