The behavior patterns of juveniles are influenced in part by what goes on in the environment in which they live. ... Also, social changes can create anxiety and disillusionment for adolescents and thus they commit delinquent acts. ... When humans are in the adolescent stage, they are considered juveniles, When a juvenile does something wrong, contrary to the laws or norms of the society, such as acts of vandalism, theft, drug related activity, arson or other anti-social behavior, he/she is then considered a juvenile delinquent.All juvenile delinquent behaviors are influenced not only by what g...

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The behavior patterns of juveniles are influenced in part by what goes on in the environment in which they live. ... Also, social changes can create anxiety and disillusionment for adolescents and thus they commit delinquent acts. ... When humans are in the adolescent stage, they are considered juveniles, When a juvenile does something wrong, contrary to the laws or norms of the society, such as acts of vandalism, theft, drug related activity, arson or other anti-social behavior, he/she is then considered a juvenile delinquent.All juvenile delinquent behaviors are influenced not only by what g...

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Similarities Between Juvenile Process and Adult Process ..."7-8 V. ... Work Cited .14 Introduction Juvenile Justice can have two possible meanings. ... In London, Sir John Fielding recognized and began a model of what had to become a group home called a House of Refuge for Orphan Girls. ... What started as a good idea based on real and pressing needs became, in the hands of people interested more in their hobs and an image of order, very much like what it was designed to replace-(Cole, 1972 p. xviii). ... The nature of the offense determ...

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Brief History It is important to look at a brief history of gangs in order to gain an understanding of how they evolved in what they are today. ... In the 50's, gang warfare between African-American and Hispanic gangs peaked in big cities like Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. ... All of these factors play a part in gang participation. In the United States 10% to 20% of the 30 million youths between ages 10 and 17 experience emotional and/or behavioral problems. ...

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