Category: Juvenile Delinquency

Introduction Juvenile delinquency refers to the breaking of the law by children. By virtue of being minors, offenders of this nature may or may not be treated normally by the judicial system of a country. Psychologists continue to grapple with the problem of finding out what causes this behavior. They have come up with theories…

Introduction Vulnerable populations are the groups of people who are disadvantaged in some way. Examples of such communities are people of low income, mental disorders, racially, culturally, and religiously diverse, homeless, HIV positive, etc. Due to these challenges, they need more social protection and support. Among the social problems of vulnerable populations are discrimination and…

Social problems, such as racism, poverty, addictions, and unplanned pregnancy, occur in educational institutions. Children unconsciously reflect the attitudes of adults who, as members of society, are involved in all of the problems, that is why educational institutes discover the same range of issues. Juvenile delinquency is the problem that profoundly affects educational institutions as…

Table of Contents The Education Institutions Impact Teachers as an Incubator for Prevention the Criminal Activity Socioemotional Skills Training Law-Related Education Conclusion References Children, adolescents, and young people desire to discover something new, previously unknown, to assert themselves in innovative activities. The younger generation is naturally characterized by increased activity, which manifests in the negative…

Table of Contents Introduction Delinquent Behavior: The Societal Influences Protecting Delinquent Teens: Advocacy Implications Finding Solutions for Delinquency in Teenagers Juvenile Advocacy Roadblocks Case Summary: Legal and Ethical Considerations References Introduction The study reviews the case of juvenile delinquency, which is revealed in the behavior of the 13-year old Hispanic boy, Billy, who originally comes…

Due to its complex nature incorporating social, psychological, biological, and other factors, the problem of juvenile delinquency needs to be addressed from several perspectives, the social one being the critical component of a comprehensive analysis. Combined with economic and financial issues, social stereotypes and prejudices often serve as roadblocks to the successful development of an…

Psychological Theories Kohlberg theory of moral development outlines three different levels. In the pre-conventional level the concept of obedience and punishment channels moral reasoning and individual perceptions are formed on the basis of individual needs during middle childhood. The conventional level is reached when middle childhood ends; the expectations held by others guide decision making…

It is essential to start the youth organization in view of the increasing incidents of juvenile delinquencies which need to be tackled effectively in reforming children with such tendencies. The concept of Mentoring Dad is in keeping with the true spirit of being a mentor for all and a dad for many as introduced by…

Table of Contents Introduction Background Purpose and Implementation of the Initiative References Introduction Supportive School Discipline Initiative (SSDI) is a project of the US Department of Education and the Department of Justice, which aimed at preventing the implementation of school disciplinary practices that contributed to students delinquency. The project took place between 2011 and 2016…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction It is the responsibility of governmental institutions, particularly, police departments to maintain order. It is expected that they do everything in their power to curb and prevent the occurrence of crimes. However, at times, the situation can get out of the control of police forces,…