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A 3 page discussion of juvenile delinquency, what it is, and what some of the popular sociological theories surrounding it are. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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In the United States since the 1980s, juvenile delinquents are often referred to as "youthful offenders." The age at which juveniles legally become adults varies from country to country,
but it generally ranges from 15 to 18. My research shows that the problem has skyrocketed; for example, in 1990 rates of arrest in California for burglary, theft, car theft,
arson, and robbery are higher among juveniles than among adults. (Bartollas:1991). Sociological research has established such bases for predicting delinquent behavior as the nature of a
childs home environment, the quality of the childs neighborhood, and behavior in school. It has never been proved, however, that delinquency can be either predicted or prevented. It is far
likelier that delinquency is an integral part of society and probably part of the maturation process that some children go through. For the majority of young offenders,
delinquency seems to be a phase passed through on the way to adulthood. Delinquent acts begin at about age 10 or 11, though there has been a substantial increase in
even younger offenders in recent years. The more serious activities peak at 14 or 15 years of age and then begin to decline for the next several years. The exceptions
to this generalization are some older youths who get involved in car theft, robbery, burglary, and even murder. They may well become adult criminals. For the majority, delinquent activities gradually
decrease and may cease altogether as young people enter their 20s and face the prospect of full-time work and marriage. It does seem to be true, however, that the earlier
in life delinquent activities are begun, the likelier it is that the pattern will persist--particularly in offenders who are convicted and sentenced to juvenile correction institutions. (Whyte:1981). p. 2
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