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JERLYN L. TRANGCO & ZENNY BEL M.

MATEO BSEd 2- SOCIAL STUDIES

JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

Juvenile delinquency refers to criminal acts performed by children under the age of 15 who have
committed some act that violates the law which can range from petty crimes to serious offenses.
It is a complex issue that can be influenced by various factors, including social, economic, and
family factors. What makes delinquents commit crimes?

Broken Family- Broken or disturbed families with bad relations can cause teens to go astray and
become violent. Single are often busy working therefore they're not able to spend quality time
with their children.
Lack of Communication- When they are not having any communication with their parents or
family members at home, they may lost unity, trust and understanding which can eventually
lower their self-esteem or self-confidence.
Lack of Finances- When they experience poor economic conditions, they start engaging in the
wrong activities. They may start selling drugs or steal things to improve their economic
conditions.
Lack of Social and Moral Training- Lack of social and Moral values can lead children to poor
interaction with others and make them less confident. They may become selfish and arrogant and
they would not know how to respect the laws of the state.

HERE ARE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS JUVENILE DELIQUENCY

Early Intervention Programs: Early intervention programs can help identify at-risk youth and
provide them with the necessary support to avoid delinquent behavior. This can involve
mentoring, counseling, and educational programs to improve their behavior, attitudes, and skills.
Parenting Education: Providing parents with education and training on effective parenting
strategies can help prevent delinquent behavior. This can involve teaching parents how to create
a nurturing and supportive home environment, set appropriate boundaries, and communicate
effectively with their children.
Community-Based Programs: Community-based programs can provide young people with
positive role models and alternative activities to delinquent behavior. This can involve sports
teams, after-school programs, and community service projects that help them build positive
relationships and skills.
School-Based Programs: Schools can implement programs that promote positive behavior and
help students develop social and emotional skills. This can involve mentoring programs, conflict
resolution training, and academic support services that help students succeed academically and
socially.
Restorative Justice: Restorative justice approaches focus on repairing harm caused by
delinquent behavior and promoting reconciliation between the offender and the victim. This can
involve community service, mediation, and other programs that promote accountability and
responsibility.
Juvenile Justice Reform: Reforms in the juvenile justice system can help ensure that youth are
treated fairly and receive appropriate services and support. This can involve reducing the use of
incarceration, increasing access to mental health and substance abuse treatment, and providing
better educational and vocational training. It is important to remember that addressing juvenile
delinquency requires a multi-faceted approach that involves the collaboration of various
stakeholders, including parents, schools, communities, and the criminal justice system.

CONCLUSION OF JUVENILE DELIQUENCY

Juvenile Delinquency is a serious issue in our society. This proves that government agencies
have a role to play in solving this issue. The parents and the society at large also have a duty and
role to play. The family should have a positive attitude towards life and towards society. Parents
and elder siblings should show the children positive values, norms and standards of society.
Consequently, the children will be able to show the right behavior to the society. Family is the
role model of every child and a model behavior by the family can give motivation to the child to
behave positively. Government should support families that have poor economic status so that
they can improve their financial condition. Parents should also teach children the importance of
respecting laws of society. Parents should tell their children the consequences of breaking laws
that government has made for public safety and betterment. They should make sure that they
observe equality of rights, justice and condemn discrimination.

Ms. JOBELLE T. MOJICA


Instructor

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