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Juvenile Crime

Juvenile Delinquency

Juvenile delinquency refers to antisocial or illegal behavior by children or adolescents, for dealing with juveniles, such as juvenile detention centers. There are a multitude of different theories on the causes of crime, most if not all of which can be applied to the causes of youth crime.

Related Terms

  • Status Offenses
  • Delinquency Prevention
  • juvenile delinquency
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