crime among youth foundation course 1

2. Juvenile delinquency, also known as
"juvenile offending", is participation in
illegal behaviour by minors (juveniles, i.e.
individuals younger than the statutory age
of majority). Juvenile crimes can range from
status offenses (such as underage smoking),
to property crimes and violent crimes.

3.  Theft
 Vandalism
 Alcohol Offenses
 Disorderly Conduct
 Assault
 Marijuana Possession
 Tobacco Offenses

5.  Invite law enforcement into your community
 Find out who has video surveillance cameras
 Form a modern day Neighbourhood Watch
 Keep up on crime trends and spread the word
 Consider security cameras.

6. The causes of crime are complex. Most people
today accept that poverty, parental neglect, low
self-esteem, alcohol and drug abuse are all
connected in explaining why people commit
crimes. Some people are simply at greater risk of
becoming offenders because of the
circumstances into which they are born.
What are the causes of crime?