Section 3: Juvenile Delinquency

What You Will Learn

In this section, you will explore the multifaceted dynamics that contribute to juvenile delinquency and the varied strategies used to prevent and address it. You’ll delve into theoretical perspectives that explain why youth may engage in delinquent behavior, understand the interplay of risk and protective factors, and examine how interventions are implemented at individual, school, and community levels. By understanding these components, you’ll gain insights into how effective prevention and intervention programs are designed and implemented to steer youth away from delinquency and towards positive developmental pathways.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 3

SLO 1: Analyze the key theories that explain juvenile delinquency, including social, psychological, and biological perspectives, and apply these theories to understand specific delinquent behaviors.
SLO 2: Identify and evaluate the risk and protective factors associated with juvenile delinquency, and discuss how intervention strategies can be tailored to address these factors effectively.
SLO 3: Describe the various stages of intervention from early prevention to rehabilitation, and assess the effectiveness of different intervention programs, including school-based and community-based strategies.
SLO 4: Discuss the role of the family and community in preventing juvenile delinquency and supporting at-risk youth, highlighting the impact of supportive relationships and community resources.
SLO 5: Evaluate the challenges faced by intervention programs, such as funding, implementation, and measuring success, and propose solutions to enhance the effectiveness of these programs in reducing juvenile delinquency.

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