The Social Problem: Juvenile Delinquency

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This paper details the differences between the juvenile justice system to that of the adult system. This paper discusses the manner in which the juvenile justice system has evolved over the years and the influence of political and social conditions of the state, which are a often a mitigating factor in these changes. The writer of this paper describes the introduction of the juvenile justice system, which began after concern for minors incarcerated with adults increased. This paper also examines the delicate association between mental health and juvenile delinquency. The writer contends that addressing mental problems early on is essential in preventing youth related crimes.

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Expression in Legislation
History of Trying Juveniles as Adults
Impact on School Based Mental Health Services
Bibliography

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"The association of mental health and juvenile delinquency is a delicate and essential one. The case of the 6 year old boy charged with murder and burglary after beating one month old baby was suspended after the statement of the boy's suffering from "cognitive disabilities".
Ever since this incident the approach to mental health issues is being greatly formalized in the Juvenile Justice System. Information that has recently been collected also points to the mental dysfunctionalities of children who are frequently tried as adults in offences, "Available evidence suggests that more than 70 percent of the children in the juvenile justice system have a mental health disorder and approximately 20 percent have a serious mental illness."

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