Effects of Juvenile Delinquency
Effects of Juvenile Delinquency
Effects on the Victims * The obvious effects to those people affected by juvenile delinquency are the victims. Whether the crime involves theft or violence, the victim always suffers loss. The victim may incur expenses related to health care or psychological care in addition to the cost of replacing damaged or destroyed items.
Effects on the Juvenile Delinquent * The juvenile who commits a crime also suffers effects that he or she is probably unable to predict. He or she may lose his or her freedom while being placed on probation. Though placement in residential detention centers for juveniles may be appropriate consequences for the adolescent's criminal actions, it also puts him or her in relationships with other delinquents, who may be more sophisticated or influential hence he or she could adopt a better or worse attitude while being held for detention with other people.
Effects on the Families * The trauma of having a family member who is a juvenile delinquent can create instability for the other relatives. Not only does the family have to cope with the needs of the child who is in trouble, but they may also have to raise large amounts of money to pay for lawyers. In addition, the family has to face the ethical issues of responsibility to the victims of the child's crime. Families must usually attend group counseling sessions, which can be disruptive and costly during the time when the child is in detention or on probation.
Effects on the Community * There is a correlation between juvenile delinquency and drug use, gang involvement, alcohol abuse, and sexual behaviour. All of these issues challenge communities by making neighbourhoods unsafe and costing large amounts of public money to be spent on law enforcement and school safety to prevent unethical behaviours and activities.
Effects on Society * Young people who commit serious crimes before they are 18 years old challenge the future for everyone
Effects on the Victims * The obvious effects to those people affected by juvenile delinquency are the victims. Whether the crime involves theft or violence, the victim always suffers loss. The victim may incur expenses related to health care or psychological care in addition to the cost of replacing damaged or destroyed items.
Effects on the Juvenile Delinquent * The juvenile who commits a crime also suffers effects that he or she is probably unable to predict. He or she may lose his or her freedom while being placed on probation. Though placement in residential detention centers for juveniles may be appropriate consequences for the adolescent's criminal actions, it also puts him or her in relationships with other delinquents, who may be more sophisticated or influential hence he or she could adopt a better or worse attitude while being held for detention with other people.
Effects on the Families * The trauma of having a family member who is a juvenile delinquent can create instability for the other relatives. Not only does the family have to cope with the needs of the child who is in trouble, but they may also have to raise large amounts of money to pay for lawyers. In addition, the family has to face the ethical issues of responsibility to the victims of the child's crime. Families must usually attend group counseling sessions, which can be disruptive and costly during the time when the child is in detention or on probation.
Effects on the Community * There is a correlation between juvenile delinquency and drug use, gang involvement, alcohol abuse, and sexual behaviour. All of these issues challenge communities by making neighbourhoods unsafe and costing large amounts of public money to be spent on law enforcement and school safety to prevent unethical behaviours and activities.
Effects on Society * Young people who commit serious crimes before they are 18 years old challenge the future for everyone