Juvenile Delinquency

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This paper provides a detailed overview of the problem of juvenile delinquency world-wide. It begins by showing that the problem is not only in the United States, but is felt in other places such as Latin America and Communist countries. The paper then questions why there is such an upsurge in juvenile delinquency, looking at possible causes such as education, targeting by professional criminals, school drop-out and drug and alcohol abuse. The paper looks at possible solutions, including military education, human contact and positive educational experiences.

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"The solutions of the past are not foolproof. It's ironic that the military has often come through as a successful remedy for juvenile delinquents. Experts say that juvenile offenders who turn their lives around and go straight acknowledge a single, significant relationship as the catalyst for change. While the legal system toughens the juvenile penal code and focuses on additional consequences for juvenile crime, finding solutions has been difficult. Society is beginning to realize that the best solution, however, might be simple human contact. A caring, responsible adult can be the turning point juvenile delinquents may need. When children who were juvenile delinquents turn their lives around, it's because they have been able to enter into some type of relationship with an well intentioned adult be it a parent, teacher, counselor or some other role model."

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