4_5881857832407533147.pptx

4_5881857832407533147.pptx

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  JUVENILE DELINQUENCY Dr. Noura Elawam Assistantlecturer- Department of Family and Community Medicine Tripoli University
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  Content: Juvenile delinquency Causes Incidence Crimes andoffensive behavior Prevention Conclusion
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  A juvenile delinquent Crimecommitted by children and adolescents under legal age is called delinquency. The maximum age limit and also the meaning of delinquency varies in most countries. But it is always below 18 years.
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  Causes broken homes (family) poorhousing conditions friends’ influence exclusion racial descrimination violence on TV, radio and Internet
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  Incidence of Delinquency: As reported by Coleman (1981) the incidence rate of delinquency increased by 100 per cent between 1968—1975. Though mainly boys are involved in delinquency currently females are also actively engaged in this malicious work. It is indeed shocking to note that almost half of the serious crimes in U.S.A. are committed by juveniles.  Comparable statistics are not available in Libya to denote the size of the problem.
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  Risk Factors  Historyof antisocial/delinquent behavior  Attitudes, values, beliefs  Family values, history, parenting  Peer associations  School/ job involvement  Substance use  Use of leisure time  Personality/behavior traits (optimistic v. depressive, etc.) NOTE: all but first are dynamic – can be changed!
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  Protective Factors Positive familyfunctioning. Adequate supervision, consistent and fair discipline, non-abusive, non-violent  Presence of supportive adult  Emotional maturity  Commitment to school or job  Positive peer group  Positive community activities  Hobbies/sports  Pro-social attitudes
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  Crimes and behavioursyouth may be arrested for: Violent Crimes: Aggravated assault; Homicide; Rape; Robbery;
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  Property Crimes: fire-starting Car thefts robberies breakingand entering
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  Prevention: Education Recreation Community involvement Creation ofspecial programs
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  Effective Interventions  Familyengagement interventions. No longer sufficient to focus just on child’s behavior. Ex. – Family Functional Therapy  Changing thinking and attitudes of youth. Ex. – behavior modification programs, CBT, “Thinking for Change”  Educational and vocational skills that are relevant to kid’s life  Mentoring  Restorative justice – builds empathy
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  Conclusion There has beenan observed increase in violent and aggravated crimes among youth and what is the most shocking fact is that the number of drug-related crimes are growing. Our society must think about preventing these crimes and try to grow an educated and understanding generation.
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  HOPE That fewer victimswill suffer That fewer families will break apart That more young people will break the cycle of violence and poverty That fewer people will spend their lives behind bars contributing nothing to their families, communities and society.
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  References:  http://www.albany.edu/sourcebook/ind/JU VENILE_DELINQUENCY.ind.html  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/s hows/juvenile/stats/basic.html http://www.juvenilejusticefyi.com/juvenile_ crimes.html