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Delinquency and
Juvenile Justice
Chapter 11
History of the Juvenile Courts
Focus on rehabilitation
Disposition fit the offender not the offense
Lacking culpability
Hearing
probation officer
Judge orders a sentence if the
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Risk Factors for Juvenile
Delinquency
Individual
Substance abuse, mental health concerns, impulsivity, and
poor problem solving
Family
Poor parental attachment, lack of parental supervision, and
harsh ineffective discipline
School
Academic difficulty, unrecognized learning disabilities, poor
school attendance, academic dissatisfaction
Delinquent Peers and Gang membership
Offense history predict recidivism
Protective Factors
Intelligence
Negative attitudes toward delinquent behavior
Sociability/positive temperament
Positive family influence
Close relationship with a family member
School environment
Commitment to and participation in activities
Educational achievement
Juvenile Violence
Juvenile violence is higher than in
previous generations and is high in
industrialized countries
Homicide is the leading cause of