This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Discuss juvenile delinquency. Include a discussion of the research on ethnicity and delinquency in ... (Read 94 times)

dollx

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 558
Discuss juvenile delinquency. Include a discussion of the research on ethnicity and delinquency in your answer.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why are poor children significantly more likely to die from accidents?
 
  a. They are more likely to live in dangerous housing conditions.
  b. They are more likely to have parents who don't care.
  c. They are more likely to live in single-parent homes.
  d. None of these



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

babybsemail

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Answer to Question 1

Juvenile delinquency refers to acts that are either illegal because of age (e.g., underage smoking or drinking) or are illegal for all, but happen to be perpetrated by an individual without adult status. Although African-American and European-American teens report comparable numbers of delinquent acts, African-American youths are significantly more likely to be arrested for both nonserious and serious offenses. The causal patterns of juvenile delinquency are quite complicated. None-the-less, patterns do emerge. Children who are aggressive, hyperactive, and antisocial are more likely to show delinquent behavior in adolescence. Other factors related to delinquency include: (1) lower verbal IQ scores, (2) immature moral reasoning, (3) low self-esteem, (4) feelings of alienation, and (5) impulsivity. Personal factors include: (1) poor school performance, (2) early substance abuse, (3) early sexuality, and (4) having delinquent friends. It is, of course, very difficult to determine the direction of causality. For example, it is just as likely that an adolescent who abuses a substance will engage in other delinquent acts as it is that being delinquent may prompt one to abuse a substance.

Answer to Question 2

A




dollx

  • Member
  • Posts: 558
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


abro1885

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.

Did you know?

After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.

Did you know?

There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.

Did you know?

Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library