Juvenile Delinquency
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- 'Dirty Girl' and Other Offbeat Movies About Juvenile DelinquencyThe release of 'Dirty Girl' is just the latest addition to the long line of movies about juvenile delinquency.
- A Correlation Between Fatherhood and Juvenile DelinquencyPsychological research indicates that there is a negative correlation between the involvement of fathers in children's lives and juvenile delinquency.
- The Social Perspective of Juvenile DelinquencyThis article discusses the risk and protective factors of juvenile delinquency as well as the importance of family and community involvement in the treatment process.
- Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974A legislative analysis of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974
- Causes of Juvenile Delinquency and Adult Criminal ActivityPsychological issues, physical environment, as well as family structure and relationships are significant risk factors in determining an individual's propensity for this delinquency and the pattern of criminal behavior.
- Evaluating Labeling Theory of Juvenile DelinquencyLabeling theory holds that stigmas (criminal, juvenile delinquent, trouble-maker, etc.) placed upon juveniles can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy in their future behavior
- The Facts on Juvenile DelinquencyIf the reports we read on the newspapers are true, then, this fact cannot be denied: juvenile delinquency is on the increase in our country. The past few years has seen a sharp incline of juvenile offenses.
- "Fixing" Juvenile DelinquencyJuvenile delinquency is not a problem that can 'fixed' with one stiff punishment. It is formed by a series of interpretations that juveniles make of their environment, their surroundings, their peers, their parents and their future.
- Arresting Juvenile DelinquencyThe idea of arresting juvenile delinquency may be both vague and misleading. Of course, in American society, certain laws and rules, depending on which state you're in, tell us what can happen to a juvenile delinquent when caught by law enforcers. Read more.
- Juvenile Delinquency in PerspectiveAlthough many contend that delinquency should be associated more with deviant cultural and social behavior, in the legal sense, juvenile delinquency is equated with minors committing acts that are legally considered as crimes when committed by adults.
- The Effects of Alcohol on Violence and Juvenile DelinquencyMany researchers have found that alcohol has a major influence on juvenile delinquency; either by alcohol used by teens or by the parents of the teens. The following essay discusses past studies and the links found between alcohol and juvenile delinquency.
- Theories of Juvenile DelinquencyThere are many different theories that have contributed towards the understanding of juvenile delinquency. These theories fall under three categories: biological, psychological, and sociological theories.
- The Causes of Juvenile DelinquencyThis article takes a look into the causes of juvenile deliquency and what can be done to lessen it in society.
- Prevention and Occurrence of Juvenile DelinquencyViolent crime cripples our society, threatens personal freedom and frays the ties that are essential for healthy communities.
- Gender Differences in Juvenile Delinquency CasesA look at the differences in males and females in juvenile cases. This is mostly based on the General Strain Theory and how strain can cause different reactions in youths.
Combat Juvenile Delinquency with an After-School Club in Your HomeLatch-key children are common in every neighborhood. They are the kids who come home after school to an empty house, let themselves in with the key their parents have provided and spend several hours alone waiting for their parents to arrive home.- The Link Between the Internet and Juvenile DelinquencyPeople, old and young alike, are attracted to it statistics show that several millions of people browse daily, and more people do so on weekends.
- What Are Small Towns Doing to Help Prevent Juvenile Delinquency?Teenagers crave excitement. Teenagers are our future. What are we doing to ensure their futures?