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Social Problems and Juvenile Delinquency, 2005.
A discussion of the social problems associated with juvenile delinquency.
5,487 words (approx. 21.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 134.95
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The social causes of juvenile delinquency encompass a wide array of theories that have been set forth by criminologists and sociologists. This paper analyzes and discusses the history, trends, statistics and consequences of juvenile delinquency. It discusses the function of conflict theory, rational theory and symbolic interaction in relation to juvenile delinquency and offer a solution as to the best workable theory.
Introduction
History of Juvenile Delinquency
Statistical Trends
Consequences of Juvenile Delinquency
Theories of Juvenile Delinquency
Conflict Theory
Rational Choice Theory
Symbolic Interaction Theory
Conclusion
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"Juvenile delinquency has become a major crime issue in the United States. Questions and solutions regarding the problem of juvenile delinquency continues to be debated upon by parents, school officials, society, and legislators. The public has been overwhelmed with stories from the media, providing graphic evidence of a crime wave generated by our youth who, according to media reports, prey upon a defenseless public. This image of delinquent youth has brought with it a fear of crime among the public that is almost without precedent. Several of our political leaders have responded with calls for harsher treatment of youthful offenders and or an end to revolving door justice. Others have said that the harsh responses proposed are dehumanizing and do not address the sources of the problem from a sociological viewpoint."
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The Social Problem: Juvenile Delinquency, 2006.
This paper examines the laws and regulations as well as the various revisions made, over the years, to the juvenile justice system.
937 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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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.
Table of Contents:
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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Social Work and Juvenile Delinquency, 2004.
A look at the importance of social work in solving the problems of juvenile delinquency.
1,686 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses how today's children and youth are the citizens of tomorrow who will reflect the real productivity of a nation and why it is worthwhile for government, judiciary, social institutions, and collective community efforts to invest in them. It examines how such investments must also take the form of focusing on the eradication of juvenile delinquency and, in particular, looks at the role of the social worker in this capacity.
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"Dysfunctional families and their negative effect on youth are perhaps the most important social issue in juvenile crime. Youth from broken and single parent homes suffer from the absence of the traditional male and female role models; emotional security; and attention. What?s more, the combination of poverty and absence of a traditional family structure and life lead to such youth suffering from physical and emotional abuse as well. Typically, this leads to minor and major infractions in socially accepted behavior and needs to be addressed both in rehabilitation attempts as well as at a macro level if society desires to see a reversal of the current upward trend in juvenile delinquency."
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Juvenile Delinquency, 2006.
A paper on the problem of juvenile delinquency and gang membership in the U.S.
2,723 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper, describes the experience of the author during a visit to a juvenile court facility and what the author learned from that experience. The paper discusses the growing problem of juvenile delinquency and gang membership, the reasons for that increase, who is responsible for the behavior of juvenile delinquents and how the influence that gangs have on juveniles can be reduced. The paper also examines how laws regarding juvenile delinquents are enforced, the role of the federal government when it comes to the problem of juvenile delinquency and gang membership, the lack of social justice for minorities and the apparent hopelessness of the situation for many minority youth.
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"Delinquency is not an inherited trait, like some forms of diseases or alcoholism. It is acquired through parental neglect, poverty, environment, frustration at society, and, perhaps most important of all, peer pressure. Juvenile delinquency is no different from adult delinquency. It is a blatant and often persistent disregard for law and order, for moral and ethical standards and for the rights of others."
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Juvenile Delinquency, 2005.
This paper is in two parts: A discussion of the prevention of juvenile delinquency and a. specific proposal for how to address the rising concern of juvenile delinquency among girls.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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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.
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"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."
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Juvenile Delinquency, 2007.
An analysis of the factors contributing to juvenile delinquency in the United States and possible solutions to the problem.
3,593 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 27 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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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
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"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."
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Juvenile Delinquency on US American Indian Reservations, 2007.
This paper discusses the high rates of juvenile delinquency by American Indian youth living on reservations.
2,290 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The paper explores how many programs and government agencies have attempted to address this dilemma of juvenile delinquency. The paper relates that on United States Indian reservations, the current approach to juvenile delinquency includes prevention, intervention and graduated sanctions. The paper offers reasons for the prevalence of this juvenile delinquency and reveals that although the crimes involving delinquent acts by juveniles on American Indian reservations are increasing, the causes are similar to the causes of delinquency of the general population.
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Brief Background of Juvenile Delinquency
Reasons for the Prevalence of Juvenile Delinquency on Reservations
Conclusion
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"In the past few decades, juvenile delinquency has emerged as a significant criminal and sociological issue, raising concern among parents, educators, policy-makers and government officials alike. Juvenile delinquency has become a major crime issue on United States American Indian reservations; the public has been overwhelmed with stories from the media, providing graphic evidence of a crime wave generated by American Indian youth living on reservations. According to the Bureau of Prisons, the number of Indian youth in custody has increased by nearly 300% since 1994 (Johnson, 2004). Additionally, statistical data indicates that the arrest rate for Native American youth is about twice that of the overall youth population statewide in North Dakota (Martin, 2002)."
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Juvenile Delinquency, 2006.
A discussion regarding juvenile delinquency.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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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.
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Juvenile Delinquency, 2004.
A look at the factors contributing to the rise in juvenile delinquency and potential solutions.
983 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper examines the rise of juvenile delinquency, including the factors responsible for the high rise in crime, and suggests steps by which it can be curbed. It discusses how juvenile crime is a major problem for people nowadays, how young children have resorted to acts of brutality and violence, and even acts of rape, assault, robbery, and homicide. It shows how the rates of juvenile crime have been fluctuating throughout the years and how the U.S. government has not done much to counter this problem.
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What is Juvenile Delinquency
Juvenile Crime
Reasons for Juvenile Crime
Family Life
Poverty Line, Discrimination, Lack of Opportunities
Media Factor
Drug Use
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"Drug usage and substance abuse are one of the strongest factors contributing to juvenile violence. Juvenile delinquents get hooked to drugs or alcohol from an early age. These drugs are easily available to them at their hangout places. Drug usage among delinquents had taken a sharp decline in the earlier years but now the usage has increased drastically. Drug use affects the person as it ruins his/her perception. It enables the person to resort to things they haven?t done before. Due to dependence on drugs a lot of juveniles commit crimes as they need a constant flow of cash to support their habit. This can propel into a very dangerous situation as it can lead to violent crimes such as murders or armed robbery."
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Juvenile Delinquency, 2002.
Examines the causes and effects of juvenile delinquency.
2,728 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 81.95
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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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Juvenile Delinquency, 2004.
Looks at many of the different aspects of juvenile delinquency, including what types of behavior are considered delinquent and the legal aspects.
2,343 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This essay provides an overview of various facets of juvenile delinquency, while concentrating on the different types of criminal behavior. The paper categorizes the crimes and behavior that constitute juvenile delinquency, discusses the legal side of juvenile delinquency, and presents statistics on which crimes are committed most often, who commits them most often, and where they most often occur.
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"In the United States, the Juvenile Justice System is the legal system through which cases involving minors are handled. The system was implemented into U.S. policy in 1899. The Juvenile Justice System was instituted during the Progressive Era, a period of social reform in the U.S. in the early twentieth century. It was initially designed to assist delinquent youth that were being dealt with within the adult system. The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act called for a deinstitutionalization of juvenile delinquents. It required that states holding youth within adult prisons for status offenses remove them within a span of two years. Juvenile delinquency, according to the U.S. Code, is a violation of the law committed by a person under the age of 18 that would be considered a crime if it was committed by a person 18 or older. By federal standards all persons 17 and under are considered juveniles. Each state, however, has been given the authority to decide who, by age, may be tried in juvenile courts."
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Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Programs, 2008.
An examination of juvenile delinquency prevention programs and their potential for success.
2,071 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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The paper reviews three levels of juvenile delinquency prevention: the primary level of creating safe environments, the secondary level of addressing those at risk and the tertiary level of bringing youths back from the brink after they have become involved in the juvenile justice system. The paper outlines the available programs at all three levels of prevention and their possible potential for success. The paper also explains the primary causes of juvenile delinquency and possible solutions.
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Part 1 - Delinquency Prevention Theory
Part 2 - Delinquency Prevention Programs
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"The comprehensive approach to preventing, correcting and resolving juvenile delinquency is divided into three levels to more specifically address the complex nature of the problem. Each level corresponds to the escalating level of youth's risk of or actual involvement in illegal activities. These increasing levels of intervention are designed to address particular risks factors for the juveniles, with the ultimate goal of keeping the youth out of the criminal justice system.
"The primary prevention level addresses the root causes, conditions and environmental factors that contribute to juvenile delinquency before the youth is part of the problem. The much agreed upon approach is to assist the youth before they are involved in illegal activity. These early intervention programs can range from those that directly address the individual to information programs designed to reach the general public at large. Programs designed to meet the needs of the individual are often school based educational programs, but also can be after-school safe harbor programs. The programs fall into the categories of either educational, recreational or community involvement. The educational programs are designed to provide information for both the youths in the community and the parents. Recreational activities are designed to occupy the hours after school where many youths are unsupervised. The Department of Education reports that youths are most likely to become involved in crime between the hours of 2 pm to 8 pm, with the peak rate at 3 pm ("Juvenile Delinquency Prevention," n.d.). These recreational activities have the additional benefit of creating positive friendships that can be of assistance in later years. The programs may include sports, music, drama, karate, and other such group activities. Community involvement programs include such groups as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, church youth groups and other youth volunteer groups. These types of group programs provide a much needed connection for some youths that may feel isolated, and creates ties with the community that also prevents involvement in illegal activity."
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Juvenile Delinquency, 2006.
An examination of juvenile delinquency - how it is defined and how this definition developed through the ages.
1,988 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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The paper discusses juvenile delinquency which is now considered a different status for young people both socially and legally. The paper further discusses how childhood and adolescence exist as separate and distinct stages of life, unique from other stages. The writer examines scientific methods of studying crime and delinquency and the progress the courts have made in distinguishing vagrant and pauper children from criminal children. The paper further examines Charles Cooley's publication, analyzing the personal perception of juvenile delinquents, by studying children and their imaginary friends.
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"The sociologists indicate the juvenile delinquency to be a status determined both by age and behavior. Presently, it is clear that the childhood and adolescence exist as separate and distinct stages of life unique from other stages. However, the discovery of childhood and adolescence as distinct stages of life was very slow and was not complete until the Enlightenment, when Rousseau's idea of developmental stages confined a growing awareness of age distinctions across the course of life. Such recognition of developmental stages and differentiation based on age had significant impact for the framework of family life, for child rearing, for education."
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Predictors of Juvenile Delinquency, 2002.
A literary review of various sources on the subject of the causes (predictors) of juvenile delinquency.
3,071 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 89.95
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There are many predictors of juvenile delinquency including drug addicted parents, gender differences, single parent homes, violence exposure, early adolescent aggression, psychological condition and school performance. This paper provides a literary review on the predictors of juvenile delinquency. The literary review was constructed using material from various sources including, "The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse", "Mental Health Weekly", "The Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology" and the "Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry". The paper also includes a section on theoretical constructs, the ways in which these predictors impact the application of psychology and a critical analysis.
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"The literature demonstrated that the predictors of juvenile delinquency in high income neighborhoods are different from those of low income neighborhoods. (Beyers, 2001) Beyers reports that predictors of repeated delinquency from the ages of 13-19 were explored in a longitudinal sample of 420 urban adolescent males living in high income neighborhoods. (Beyers, 2001) The study concluded that juveniles living in high income neighborhoods were less likely than juveniles living in low income neighborhoods to engage in delinquent acts. (Beyers, 2001)
The results of the study also indicated that predictors of juvenile delinquency in high income neighborhoods were more likely to be biologically based than in low income neighborhoods where predictors are usually based on ?poor parent--adolescent communication and early intercourse, appeared to be context-dependent.? (Beyers, 2001)"
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Juvenile Delinquency, 2004.
An examination of the social factors, especially family units, which contribute to juvenile delinquency and possible solutions to these problems.
2,963 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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This paper discusses how family functionality is indeed the most important factor regarding whether or not a youth will become delinquent. It explains that social support services should continue to put their efforts in this area. It discusses that, instead of sharing the care and discipline of the children, in many cases, one parent has to totally carry this burden. In situations where there are other socioeconomic pressures, such as low income, this significantly increases the difficulty for the single parent. Additional ways should be found to help these single parents, as well as dual-parent families, to handle the other challenges they face in their daily lives so they have the resources to provide their children with a stable upbringing.
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"Statistics show that the number of children who engage in juvenile delinquent or antisocial behavior is growing exponentially. Even though estimates of the amount of youth with conduct disorder have been cited at 2 to 6 percent of the population, or 1.3 to 3.8 million, some researchers note that the number may be as high as 3 to 1l percent. From 1991 to 1995, the total population of juveniles in private residential facilities increased from 36, 190 to 39, 671 or a growth of 9.62 percent (Moone, 1997). It is also estimated that in the United States, 1,234 youths run away from home and 2,255 teenagers drop out of school each day. Every five minutes a youth is arrested for some type of violent crime, and every two hours a child is killed by a gun (Edelman, 1995, p. 7)"
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