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In the United States most states have enacted a Juvenile Code that is applicable to persons not old enough to be held responsible for criminal acts. The Federal Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Act defines juvenile delinquency and sets forth rules regarding court procedures and punishment. You need to do a state by state review to determine how each state handles juvenile delinquency. See related links.
John H. Laub has written: 'Juvenile criminal behavior in the United States' -- subject(s): Juvenile delinquency, Juvenile delinquents, Victims of crimes 'Source material on juvenile delinquency in the Irish Quarterly Review, 1851-1860' -- subject(s): Juvenile delinquency, Sources 'Criminology in the Making' -- subject(s): Criminologists, Interviews 'Juvenile criminal behavior in urban, suburban, and rural areas' -- subject(s): Juvenile delinquency, Victims of crimes, Victims of crimes surveys
The concept of juvenile delinquency can be traced back to the early 19th century when social reformers began to focus on the unique needs and circumstances of young offenders. However, the modern understanding and response to juvenile delinquency really started to take shape in the early 20th century with the establishment of the first juvenile court in the United States in 1899.
Sherwood Norman has written: 'Delinquency prevention' -- subject(s): Crime prevention, Juvenile delinquency, United States 'Detention practice' -- subject(s): Juvenile detention homes
Irene Antoinette Geffen has written: 'Delinquency and domestic court problems in the United States of America and South Africa' -- subject(s): Juvenile delinquency
Florence M. Warner has written: 'Juvenile detention in the United States' -- subject(s): Child welfare, Children, Judicial statistics, Juvenile courts, Juvenile delinquency, Legal status, laws
I. Richard Perlman has written: 'Statistical aspects of antisocial behavior of the minor in the United States' -- subject(s): Juvenile delinquency
There is no direct evidence to suggest that the lack of religion contributes to juvenile delinquency. Juvenile delinquency is influenced by a complex interplay of various factors including family background, socio-economic conditions, peer influence, and individual characteristics. Religion can play a positive role as a support system for some individuals, but it is not the sole determinant of juvenile delinquency.
Melissa Sickmund has written: 'Juvenile Court Statistics, 1995' 'State custody rates, 1997' -- subject(s): Juvenile delinquents, Juvenile detention homes, States, Statistics 'Juveniles in court' -- subject(s): Juvenile courts, Juvenile delinquents, Statistics 'Runaways in juvenile courts' -- subject(s): Juvenile courts, Runaway teenagers, Statistics 'The juvenile delinquency probation caseload, 1985-1994' -- subject(s): Juvenile delinquents, Juvenile probation
The answer is: In delinquency matters the state must prove its case beyone a reasonable doubt. Prior to In re Winship, a lower standard of evidence had been required by juvenile courts in some states-a mere preponderance of the evidence.
Delbert S. Elliott has written: 'National youth survey, United States' -- subject(s): Longitudinal studies, Youth, Parents 'Explaining delinquency and drug use' -- subject(s): Youth, Behavioral assessment, Juvenile delinquency, Drug use
"Delinquency" means wrongdoing. The term "delinquency" usually refers to juvenile delinquency. Juvenile delinquency is when a youth (under the age of 18) becomes involved in criminal activity (i.e., shoplifting, vandalism, selling drugs, etc.). Delinquency is costly to families, communities, states, and nations. For this reason most governments have a vested interest in delinquency prevention, and they provide a great deal of funding to address the root causes of delinquency. Most delinquency prevention efforts are funded by local, state, and federal governments. However, a increasing number of religious, civic, and other private, non-profit organizations are contributing to the delinquency prevention efforts. For more information see the related link