JUDGEMENT OF GOD

DISORGANIZED AREAS CANNOT EXERT SOCIAL CONTROL OVER ACTING-OUT YOUTH; THESE AREAS CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THEIR RELATIVELY HIGH LEVEL OF CHANGE, FEAR, INSTABILITY, INCIVILITY, POVERTY AND DETERIORATION, AND THESE FACTORS HAVE A DIRECT INFLUENCE ON THE AREA'S DELINQUENCY RATE.

-ADVOCATED BY EMILE DURKHEIM, IS NORMLESSNESS PRODUCED BY RAPIDLY SHIFTING MORAL VALUES, THIS OCCURS WHEN PERSONAL GOALS CANNOT BE ACHIEVE USING AVAILABLE MEANS.

-THIS CONTEND THAT CERTAIN CLASSES ARE DENIED LEGITIMATE ACCESS TO CULTURALLY DETERMINED GOALS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THE RESULTING FRUSTRATION, RESULTS IN ILLEGITIMATE ACTIVITES OR REJECTION OF THE SOCIETY'S GOAL

THIS THEORY VIEWS THAT YOUTHS MAY VIOLATE THE LAW FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS, INCLUDING POOR FAMILY RELATIONS, PEER PRESSURE, PSYCHOLOGICAL ABNORMALITY, AND PRO-DELINQUENT LEARNING EXPERIENCES.

- THIS THEORY VIEWS THAT YOUTHS MAY VIOLATE THE LAW FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS, INCLUDING POOR FAMILY RELATIONS, PEER PRESSURE, PSYCHOLOGICAL ABNORMALITY, AND PRO-DELINQUENT LEARNING EXPERIENCES.

- IT PROPOSED THAT JUVENILES SENSE MORAL OBLIGATIONS TO BE BOUND BY THE LAW. SUCH BIND BETWEEN A PERSON AND THE LAW REMAINS IN PLACE MOST OF THE TIME, THEY ARGUE. WHEN IT IS NOT IN PLACE, DELINQUENTS WILL DRIFT.

THEORY ARGUES THAT CHILDREN LEARN DEVIANT BEHAVIOR SOCIALLY THROUGH EXPOSURE TO OTHERS AND MODELING OF OTHERS ACTION.

-refers to a behavior that does not conform to norms. These are behaviors that in some ways do not meet with the expectations of a group or of a society as whole.

-The basic institution in our society for developing a child's potential, in all its many aspects like emotional, intellectual, moral and spiritual both physical and social.

referred to as the "cradle of human personality"

-The most difficult to resist them all.

FACTORS AFFECTING JUVENILE DELINQUENCY EXCEPT

is the first and most important social unit to affect children;

one of the largest contributing factors to delinquency. Teens subjected to violent actions, or those witness it to others, are more likely to act their fears and frustrations. They often have a "don't care" attitude and this allows them to get into trouble more easily.

parental or adult influence is the most important factor in deterring delinquency.

If the neighborhood is in which a child lives is violent, the children will have a tendency to be more prone to delinquency.

Many people describes this as street survival method because the child gets into trouble as way to stay out of trouble from area gang member or violent people.

frequently associated with groups in socially disorganized and deteriorated in-city neighborhoods. It is applied to youths who are engaged in a variety of delinquencies ranging from truancy, street brawls, and beer running to race riots, robberies and other serious crimes.

This states that a gang or gang members has collective goals. It may include the Akyat-Bahay Gang and like.

They have leaders that may decide matters related to the organization.

It involves identification and control. Identify places like parks, housing projects, or schools to impose their illegal acts. Crossing turf boundaries and entering another gang's territory, often clearly marked by graffiti, involved taking serious risks.

It refers to gang's very close, tight-knot organizations with loyal members bound to one another by mutual friendship and common interest.

Similar to neighborhood pressures, peer pressure from direct acquaintances can have an effect on how a juvenile reacts to bad situations. If all of their friends are committing delinquent acts, the child may feel pressured to do the same to be accepted.Similar to neighborhood pressures, peer pressure from direct acquaintances can have an effect on how a juvenile reacts to bad situations.

The best way to avoid this type of situation is to be actively involved with who your child is hanging out with on a regular basis. Know their friends. Know about their friends' parents. This not only instills confidence in your child to do the right thing, but it can also help parents keep their children away from bad influences.

Substance abuse in a home or by the child is a very common cause for delinquency. Children who are exposed to substance abuse often do not have the necessities they need to thrive and are forced to find these necessities in other ways. Others, who become dependent on a substance, may also need to commit crimes to sustain their habit.

Counseling and treatment for this type of situation is the only real remedy to help these children. This type of situation can cause their self-worth to deteriorate and allow them to commit acts that they would not otherwise have considered.

-Involves the inculcation of a set of moral belief that lead in the direction of social approved behavior.

A public instrument for training young people. It is more directly accessible to change through the development of new resources and policies.A public instrument for training young people. It is more directly accessible to change through the development of new resources and policies.

is one of the top factors contributing to delinquency. School is not only a place to learn and grow; it is also a structured routine that provides children with a goal to accomplish each day.

The routine of getting up, getting prepared, attending school, completing the work, and returning home each day establishes a routine that is a basis for good choices in the future. Children who are not encouraged to learn this type of routine are losing out on establishing good habits. They are also experiencing a lot of free time that can be used to "learn" about other things that will not enhance their lives or their futures

The type of school that a child attends may also contribute to their delinquency. Overcrowded and underfunded schools tend to lack discipline and order.

Parental involvement in school work and school based activities has been found to be a very large deterrent for delinquent activities.

Juvenile delinquency is more common in poorer neighborhoods. While all neighborhoods are not exempt from delinquent activities, it is believed they happen more in areas where children feel they must commit crimes to prosper.

Strain theory originally introduced by

differential association is a theory developed by