Crimianl Justice
The Causes of Juvenile Delinquency
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October 29, 2011
Abstract
A juvenile offender is an offender who is too young to be tried as an adult. The age at which a child can be tried varies, but it is ordinarily the age is eighteen. Major crimes have forced courts to become tough with juveniles and how they are sentenced. When a juvenile commits a crime they are tried in a different court system than adults. The cases are heard in family or juvenile court. Depending on the severity of the crime the juvenile will be sentence to probation or confined to juvenile detention centers that will house the juvenile until sentencing and possible incarceration. Several factors will determine the sentencing, such as family issues, school, medical records, and pervious criminal activity. The judge has the ultimate decision and the degree of the crime will determine the sentencing. The court may require that the child get counseling for drug and alcohol or family therapy to prevent future criminal activity. In recent years children have committed major crimes that have force courts to change the way juveniles are sentenced. Today, Juveniles are being incarcerated with adults for nonviolent crimes as well as violent crimes at alarming rate. The court has an obligation to protect the community from violent juvenile offenders.
The Causes of Juvenile Delinquency
Some Factors that Contribute to the Delinquency
Children today are not what they were thirty years ago. In today’s society, children are exposed at a younger age to violence and other behaviors that influence their actions as young adults that may also show in adulthood. Juvenile’s behavior tends to be influenced by their environment, observing adults, what they listen to, peer pressure, TV, and internet. Depending on the act, all juvenile behaviors might not be delinquent. Delinquent behavior has become a major problem facing today’s society. The nature of the crimes has escalated and the age
M
October 29, 2011
Abstract
A juvenile offender is an offender who is too young to be tried as an adult. The age at which a child can be tried varies, but it is ordinarily the age is eighteen. Major crimes have forced courts to become tough with juveniles and how they are sentenced. When a juvenile commits a crime they are tried in a different court system than adults. The cases are heard in family or juvenile court. Depending on the severity of the crime the juvenile will be sentence to probation or confined to juvenile detention centers that will house the juvenile until sentencing and possible incarceration. Several factors will determine the sentencing, such as family issues, school, medical records, and pervious criminal activity. The judge has the ultimate decision and the degree of the crime will determine the sentencing. The court may require that the child get counseling for drug and alcohol or family therapy to prevent future criminal activity. In recent years children have committed major crimes that have force courts to change the way juveniles are sentenced. Today, Juveniles are being incarcerated with adults for nonviolent crimes as well as violent crimes at alarming rate. The court has an obligation to protect the community from violent juvenile offenders.
The Causes of Juvenile Delinquency
Some Factors that Contribute to the Delinquency
Children today are not what they were thirty years ago. In today’s society, children are exposed at a younger age to violence and other behaviors that influence their actions as young adults that may also show in adulthood. Juvenile’s behavior tends to be influenced by their environment, observing adults, what they listen to, peer pressure, TV, and internet. Depending on the act, all juvenile behaviors might not be delinquent. Delinquent behavior has become a major problem facing today’s society. The nature of the crimes has escalated and the age
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