Intervention for Juvenile Offenders

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This paper presents a study examining the possibility of intervention for juvenile offenders. The variables that are used as a focus in this study are age and violence and the serious as opposed to the less serious offender. The purpose of the study is to ascertain to what extent the available literature can be utilized to work effectively with juvenile offenders.
It should be noted that correlating factors cannot be excluded in a study of this nature. For example, the correlation between age and gender should be considered in ascertaining the efficacy of intervention strategies.

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"In a study of psychosocial variables in juvenile crime, the authors state that "in 1997, juveniles accounted for 37% of all burglary arrests; 30% of robbery arrests; 24% of weapon arrests; 14% of murder attempts and drug arrests respectively." (Katsiyannis et al, 2004) There are also numerous studies that establish that the number of juvenile offenders are increasing and in dire need of intervention policies. "The increased volume and changing composition of juvenile delinquency caseloads have overloaded the juvenile justice system ... the juvenile justice system must be equipped to address the full range of juvenile problem behaviors. Often the presenting offense is merely the 'tip of the iceberg' ". (Provide Immediate Intervention) "

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