Consequently, there may be some statistical indication agreeing with the probability that there may be innate factors in crime; the evidence is arguably open to the version, which does not relate to genetic factors (Gottfredson and Hirschi, 1960). Family factors are comparable to or with the characteristic of inept parenting skills, which is one of the strongest predictors of juvenile connection to crime. ... Finally, factors connected with family disturbance are the weakest predictors (Loeber, and Stouthamer-Loeber, 1986). ... Poor school achievements are known to be a good predictor of...

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Current research into this difficult and pressing issue reflects a vast range of theories about, and predictors of delinquency as well as a multitude of strategies to control and reduce overall delinquency. ... Numerous risk factors have been identified as indicators or predictors of juvenile delinquency and those factors represent dysfunction at several levels, specifically within the structure of the offender's family. ...

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