Abstract
This paper examines the negative role that television and authority figures are playing in the upbringing of teenagers. It highlights the increase in violence shown on television and presents statistics as to its impact. The writer focuses particularly on how this affects children from broken homes and ethnic minorities. The paper illustrates, through a bar chart, the connection between delinquent acts and gang membership. In its conclusion, the writer argues that adults have to take a greater responsibility towards teaching children appropriate values, however, ultimately the violence shown on television is at the core of the problem.

From the Paper
"This paper examines the negative role that television and authority figures are playing in the upbringing of teenagers. It highlights the increase in violence shown on television and presents statistics as to its impact. The writer focuses particularly on how this affects children from broken homes and ethnic minorities. The paper illustrates through a bar chart the connection between delinquent acts and gang membership. In its conclusion the writer argues that adults have to take a greater responsibility towards teaching children appropriate values, however, ultimately the violence shown on television is at the core of the problem".

Tags:negative, authority, teenagers, violence, statistics, ethnic, minorities, gang, values, responsibility

Abstract
This paper discusses the issues of juvenile delinquency in the United States and suggests that there are various surveys and reports that show clearly that the number of juvenile offenders is increasing. The paper discusses the possible reasons for this increase, as well as its implications. It then discusses environmental, social and cultural issues related to juvenile delinquency. Finally, the paper concludes with solutions and preventative measures for the problem.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
What is Delinquency
The Importance of this Topic
General Causes and Conditions of Juvenile Delinquency
Environmental, Social and Cultural Issues
Solutions and Preventative Measures
The Role of Social Work in Juvenile Delinquency
Summary and conclusion

From the Paper
"The issue of juvenile delinquency is a problem that is related to a wide complex of sociological, cultural, economic and psychological issues. There are many variables within society that impact on the development and the effects of delinquent behavior. The research on this subject reveals that among these various factors, the influence of peers and the family on the early development in children are of primary importance. Neither can one discount important factors such as economic conditions and environment as major aspects in the development of juvenile delinquency."

Tags:adolescents, offence, criminal

Abstract
This paper examines data and figures related to juvenile delinquency and discusses the disproportionate number of African-American youths involved in violent crimes. It examines whether this problem stems from different social and economic backgrounds and questions whether there is something the authorities could do to change this worrying phenomenon.

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"Juvenile delinquency is often an issue of concern among parents, educators, and society in general. A review by Cohn (2003) outlines statistics in regards to juvenile delinquency. In the year 2000, juveniles accounted for 17 percent of all arrests and 16 percent of all violent crime arrests in the United States that year. A considerable growth in the number of juvenile violent crime arrests began in the late 1980s and reached its peak in 1994. However, 2000 marked the sixth consecutive year that the rate juvenile arrests for the Violent Crime Index Declined. The timeframe between 1994 and 2000 marked a 41 percent decrease in the juvenile arrest rate, which was the lowest since 1985. The juvenile murder rate also decreased dramatically between 1993 and 2000, by a mark of 74%. The juvenile murder rate in 2000 was at its lowest since the 1960s. In the year 2000, juveniles were involved in 9 percent of murder arrests, 14 percent of aggravated assault arrests, 33 percent of arrests for burglary, 25 percent of robbery arrests, and 24 percent of arrests for weapons charges. Girls were involved in one-third of all arrests of young people ages 13-15. The racial composition of the juvenile population in general was 79 percent white (including Hispanics), 16 percent black, 4 percent Asian/Pacific Islander, and 1 Percent American Indian. Of all juvenile arrests for violent crimes, 55 percent involved white youths and 42 percent blacks. These numbers are extremely disproportionate the racial groups' representation in the general population. Even though the facts point to a decrease in acts of juvenile delinquency, it still remains a cause for concern, and its causes and prevention must be addressed."

Tags:causal, violent, crime, black, white

Abstract
This paper discusses how in certain areas juvenile delinquency is a problem that seems to be out of control. The only way to solve the problem of juvenile delinquency is to identify the potential causes. According to the paper, if we fail to determine the causes accurately then we can do much damage to the child. The issue of juvenile delinquency is complicated because there are numerous potential causes.

Tags:juvenile, delinquency, causes

Abstract
This paper explains that juvenile delinquency, which is fast becoming one of the largest problems facing urban centers, can lead to lawbreaking, which often can lead to adult lives as career criminals. The author stresses that it is important to understand some of the major risk factors causing juvenile delinquency and then develop potential institutional remedies. The paper uses statistics and general facts to support its conclusions.

From the Paper
"Juvenile delinquency is fast becoming one of the largest problems facing urban centers where concentrations of impoverished youth from broken home situations are commonplace. Many of these young people - predominantly the boys - turn to delinquency and lawbreaking that can oft times lead to adult lives as career criminals. Consequently, it is important to understand some of the major risk factors causing juvenile delinquency and then develop potential institutional remedies. Theories for the causes of juvenile delinquency range from the commonsensical to the ridiculous. Somewhere in the middle are the statistically demonstrated factors that are indicators of whether or not a juvenile will turn to crime. Many types of crimes are associated primarily with the young and are considered "coming of age" crimes. These include drug experimentation, petty theft, and vandalism."

Tags:juvenile, delinquency, programs

Abstract
This paper relates that these two websites promote juvenile delinquency prevention programs based on direct involvement of the community. The author discusses the beliefs of each site. The paper explains various aspects of the programs such as gender bias, whether it appeals to adults or juveniles and the overall effectiveness of the program.

From the Paper
"Preventing juvenile delinquency has become a major concern in the past several decades, with juvenile crime seemingly on the rise and no one seems to have a clear sense of what to do about it. Some immediately blame the dissolution and transformation of the traditional family structure and call for traditional values and community involvement to prevent further delinquency (Hil, 1998). In fact, some studies have indicated that the family can be a causal factor in delinquency. Researchers have found that the general level of cohesiveness among non-traditional families is a good predictor of juvenile delinquency - though that proved not to be the case for traditional families (Matherne and Thomas, 2001). Of course, there's also extensive research that links delinquency and substance abuse (Delinquency linked, 2002)."

Tags:juvenile, delinquency, prevention

Abstract
This paper examines past and current trends used to reduce juvenile delinquency in the United States. An emphasis is placed on the state of New York. The paper looks at the types of crimes commited by juveniles.

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"According to Burfeind and Bartusch, juvenile delinquency is defined as the commission of a crime by minors. The authors report that juveniles historically have been viewed differently than other criminals for several reasons. First, they are seen as less mature human beings in need of guidance. Second, in many cases their crimes are merely status offenses such as running away from home, ditching school drinking, alcohol and smoking all of which..."

Tags:juvenile delinquency, New York

Abstract
This paper examines the so-called evolution of the concept of "juvenile delinquency" in late Victorian England. The object of the paper is to show that the notion of youth crime was considerably altered during this period--and has served as an exemplar of present-day systems.

From the Paper
"The notion that juvenile delinquency in particular and crimes committed by child and adolescents in general were separate from crimes committed by adults is considered a recent construct. In fact it was not until the first half of the the 19th century in England that such a notion first came about. A corollary to this was the idea that these types of crimes and criminals should be treated differently from hardened adult criminals..."

Tags:juvenile, delinquency, Victorian, England, birching, reformatory, Borstal, Gladstone, Committee

Abstract
This paper focuses on the effects of violence in television programming on a youth's tendency for juvenile delinquency and violence. The introductory part of the paper thus examines the violent content in television programming, particularly programming geared towards children. This section discusses how violent content is often embedded in even the most innocuous children's programming. The next part of the paper looks at the ways television contributes to delinquent behavior among teens and children. This paper argues that television contributes to such behavior in three main ways. First, children tend to imitate the behavior they see on television. Second, depictions of violence and crime often desensitize young viewers to the dire consequences of these actions. Finally, such depictions often falsely give teens and children a much bleaker picture of the world around them, contributing to a "nothing to lose" worldview that can contribute to criminal behavior.
In the last section, the paper looks at ways in which media and television have contributed positively to the behavior and values of children and teens. Towards this, the various ways in which media can have positive effects are discussed.

From the Paper
"In its evaluation of almost 10,000 hours of broadcast programming from 1995 to 1997, the National Television Violence Study found that 61 percent of television programs portrayed acts of violence. Most of this violence was glamorized, committed by characters that are otherwise presented as positive role models. While many of the violent acts that would cause serious harm or death in real life, the programs neutralize these lethal effects through the lack of painful effects or through humor (Center for Communication and Social Policy 1998). In addition, less that 20 percent of these programs devote airtime to the long-term effects of violence on the victims, their families, their friends or the community in general. Less than five percent of violent programs feature an anti-violence message. In fact, in more than one-third of these programs, the violent offenders go unpunished (Center for Communication and Social Policy 1998)."

Tags:criminal, television, program, children

Abstract
This paper discusses the recent rise in youth violence across the U.S., while supplying data and statistics relevant to this particular topic. This paper analyzes the cause and effect of youth related violence, from a psychological, social and anthropological standpoint. The writer contends and proves that certain social situations within the school system contribute to juvenile delinquency. This paper examines the views and opinions of researchers who believe the cause of youth violence to be internal and that problems arise from the psychological aspect of the individual. This paper also delves into the media's impact on juvenile related crimes. This paper discusses the lack of proper supervision on today's youth, which results in their gaining access to a wide range of unsuitable material, including television, movies and video games that depict high levels of violence.

From the Paper
"Coinciding with this need to manipulate situations, researchers also point to the possible reason for youth violence of retaliation. The APA states that, in some cases, violence is used again those who have harmed the individual, or the family, friends, or business of the individual. In an effort to "even" the playing field, youths may use handguns or other weapons to retaliate against wrongs done against them, in an effort to maintain their pride and dignity. Other researchers note that violence is a learned psychological behavior. In over 60 percent of juveniles arrested for violent behavior, the youths noted violent episodes in childhood, including having a parent arrested for violent crime, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, incidents of physical abuse, or violence against friends or family."

Tags:youth, media, violence, behavior, school, social, culture