Youth Crime

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This paper looks at how there are many institutional methodologies targeted at dealing with and preventing youth crime and how some institutions and officials favor coercive measures, while others encourage developmental and assessment programs that promote problem solving. It evaluates how the Police and Citizen's Youth Club of Australia is an example of a developmental institution or agency. It examines how it is an organization formed of sergeants and volunteers, whose purpose and philosophy encourages the use of positive reinforcement as a means to prevent and address youth criminal activity. The organization does not use force and severe regulations to prevent youth crime, but rather uses education and recreational activity to turn youths away from potentially harmful activities.

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"Some youths are already also deeply enmeshed in a circle of youth crime. For such individuals, much like a hardened criminal, coercive measure are often necessary to gain obedience. Some youths need much structure and authority to succeed. Many grow up in disadvantaged households, and don't learn or acquire adequate coping mechanisms to help them deal with potential harmful activity. Many youths also model their behavior after their families and peers. If a youth therefore, grows up in a particular disadvantaged environment, one where for example the child is abused, recreational activities are unlikely to deter the incumbent from potential criminal activity. Sometimes institution of strict measures, such as curfews and similar checks, are necessary to provide more structure in often chaotic lives."

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