Delinquency Theories

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Delinquency Theories

Introduction

The link presents various theories of Delinquency; male, female, psychological and societal theories are part of the discussion. The paper talks about the delinquency theories in general and the way these theories are presented on the mentioned link and the course book.

What is juvenile delinquency?

According to the link, in common parlance, there is an understanding of juvenile delinquency as meaning adolescents breaking the law or participating in mischievous behavior. Defining juveniles as being under the age of 18 years is the general rule of thumb because, in the current legal system, upon reaching this age individuals can ...