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Juvenile delinquency is one of the most complex, interesting and challenging phenomena in Trinidad and Tobago. In recent years there have been a high proportion of juvenile males being arrested and remanded at the nation’s youth facilities. In 2013, 106 young males were sent to the Youth Training Centre (YTC), for various offences, (Ministry of Justice, 2013). Among these, 25% were arrested for murder, 16% for possession of drugs, 14% for robbery, 3% for breaching of school rules and 6% were beyond control. This is a cause for concern as government ministries are working swiftly to curb this issue. Psychologist believe there are many causes for juvenile delinquency, the most common are poor parenting, socioeconomic status and peer pressure. Juvenile delinquency have increased globally, this new phenomenon can be directly linked to poor parenting techniques. Psychologists believe that the home is the natural school for children hence, parental interactions are vital in preventi ng delinquency. Over the years, extensive research have linked the styles of parenting used to juvenile delinquency. Baumrind (1971), defined three main parenting styles used; the Authoritarian parenting style, the Permissive parenting style and the Authoritative parenting style. Authoritarian parents are strict disciplinarians, they expect their children to follow stern rules. They are very controlling and power oriented. Also, they exhibit little affection and support towards their children.Show MoreRelatedThe Problem Of Juvenile Delinquency Essay1877 Words   |  8 Pages Abstract 250 words Introduction The problem of juvenile delinquency is not new to the society. It occurs in all societies simple as well as complex. Juvenile Delinquency is committing of criminal acts or offences by minors, i.e. juveniles (individuals younger than the statutory age of majority). These acts does not follow under the category of ‘crimes’ as they would be for adults. Rather, crimes committed by minors or juveniles are called ‘delinquent acts’. It is not only a legal problem butRead MoreThe Role Of Social Risk Factors On The Development Of Our Youth3123 Words   |  13 PagesJenalee Dawson SSCU/494 Research Proposal December 12th 2014 Families play a vital role in the development of our youth. Studies done on juvenile delinquency have shown that the family environment can present either a risk or protective factor. I have found through my research that as the number of risk factors to which youth are exposed increases, so does the probability that they will engage in delinquent behaviors. The presence of one risk factor may promote the existenceRead MoreCjus 230 Final Paper4022 Words   |  17 PagesThe Effects of Family Structure and Values on Juvenile Delinquency Christina M. Bracey 201240 Fall 2012 CJUS 230-B02 LUO Professor DeBoer Liberty University Online October 12, 2012 Abstract The changes in family values and structure in the United States has helped contribute to juvenile delinquency today. Society needs to recognize problems within the home before trying to find solutions to problems for todays at risk youth in America. Major structural changes inside of the home couldRead MoreThe Effects of Socio-Economic Status on Students Achievements in Biology13494 Words   |  54 Pagesacademic performance of students. In the quest of finding survival feet, the nation has evolved series of socio-economic and educational measures but these have not improved the socio-economic status of families in the country. It’s within this situation that this study examine the correlates of socio-economic status and students achievement in biology in few selected public and private schools in Ifako-ijaye Local government area of Lagos A person’s education is closely link to his chances, income, andRead MoreEssay on Criminological Theories13456 Words   |  54 Pageslack of guardians. Scared Straight. This program began in the 1970s with the belief that taking young offenders or potential offenders to a prison environment, and exposing them to the realities of prison life, could prove beneficial in reducing delinquency. Like boot camps, however, Scared Straight did not produce the expected results. Severity. One of the three elements of deterrence. Severity refers to how harsh the punishment for a crime will be. In classical criminology, it is important to remember