Juvenile delinquency in the United States

Juvenile delinquency is of great concern in the United States. In 2007 over 2 million arrests were juveniles. There are two types of juvenile delinquency. The first type of offense is a behavior that would be a criminal violation for an adult. The other offense is called a “status” offense. Status offenses are delinquent actions that do not apply to adults, like running away and truancy. This paper will discuss the impact of gender and family on delinquency and the treatment by gender in the juvenile

delinquent crimes. Focusing on what spawns delinquency in juveniles today, parenting is essential. During my visit to family court with fellow classmates I was honored to observe real live cases involving teenagers, and their parents. It was obvious that one main issue in the U.S. Juvenile Delinquency system is the lack of family structure. Family and delinquent relationships interconnect, ultimately, resulting to the core of delinquency. The articles “Juvenile Delinquency and Family Structure”, by Anika Doggett

interconnects with the juvenile justice system. It is fundamental for social workers to understand how the legal system operates, characterizes juvenile delinquency, and categorizes juvenile crime. It is important for social workers to collaborate with the juvenile justice system so that effective mental health services for offenders are being offered. Also, social workers can assist with developing effective programs for the youth to reduce reentry and recidivism in the juvenile system. Treatment Modalities

Juvenile delinquents are children/adolescents that are between the ages of 10 and 18 and have committed any illegal act that violates the law. These acts aren't usually referred to as “crimes” as they would be for adults. These “crimes” are committed by minors and are called “delinquent acts.” These delinquent acts are believed to be caused by a number of factors that include the minors brain development, environment and social interactions. Peer groups are a very strong influence that can cause

Unfortunately, this concept is a sad reality for many youth today. This passage was important because it is a reality that stretches beyond one race, age or gender. Although this text refers specifically to young men of color it can be applied to any juvenile without a stable family and home environment. Almost all of the young men Fader discussed in her book came from broken homes with little or no family support. Family structure and support is known to be one of the most influential factors in a child’s

The definitions of Juvenile delinquency may vary from societies to societies or even amidst different countries’ laws but nevertheless they all refer to the same concept. The meaning of juvenile delinquency according to criminologists refers to youngster of age boundaries between 12 to 20 years who have engaged themselves in any offence (World Youth Report, 2003). As per World Youth Report (2003); sociologists consider any breach in any licit or civic norms, ranging from insignificant felony to consequential

One if the “best ways” viewed by society of addressing the issue of juvenile delinquency is early intervention with the family. Use of state and federal funded agencies attempt to intervene using both community and independent sources seeking new and alternative ways to combat the problem of juvenile delinquency. As stated by Florencio Ramirez “the focus in the juvenile system is not on punishment or retribution but rehabilitation and restitution” (n.d.). By offering support for the family, in the

INTRODUCTION In today’s society, the purpose of the juvenile justice system is to “attend to public safety and foster positive youth outcomes that are fair and equitable” (Juvenile Justice System, 2015). With that being said, as a group, we believe there can be necessary changes that can improve the system. We believe in the same approach of the juvenile justice system. The changes we would like to make are minor but are more effective for our youth. Our system is called From Flaws to Perfection

Juvenile delinquents are minors usually between the ages of 10 and 18. They are those minors that have committed some type of act that violates the law. Juveniles are not given the same sentences as adults when it comes to the punishment part. The argument for juvenile delinquents is, if they are born evil or is it part of the environment and or society. Are juveniles who commit a crime really naturally evil as many suggest, or are they their own products of the environment/society they live in?

percentage of non-violent offenders on the rise, prison incarceration or juvenile detention doesn't seem to be the right solution for rehabilitation. In December 1983 a new idea emerged in Giorgia. This new idea was shock incarceration or boot camp. These temporary institutions were the beginnings of a trend to try and help with the rehabilitation efforts of young offenders. During the early years the majority of the juvenile justice community did not accept this idea with only four institutions