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The document summarizes key events in the advancement of civil rights in the United States. It discusses John F. Kennedy's support for a civil rights act and the statistics he cited on racial inequalities. It then describes provisions of the 1964 Civil Rights Act that banned racial discrimination in public places and employment and ensured voting rights. The act attempted to address denial of voting rights for African Americans in the Southern states.
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Juvenile delinquency refers to illegal acts committed by minors. There are four major risk factors that contribute to juvenile crime: substance abuse, family issues, personal issues, and easy access to drugs. To prevent delinquency, a harmonious family environment, support and supervision from parents, and facilities/extracurricular activities at school are important. Curative efforts involve actions from police and legal authorities to address symptoms of delinquency, while empowering youth can prevent re-offending. Neglect, abandonment or abuse can push a child toward criminal acts despite their normal capacity for obedience and morality.
Juvenile delinquency
This document discusses juvenile delinquency and its causes and prevention. It defines a juvenile as a boy under 16 or a girl under 18. Delinquency includes criminal offenses as well as deviations from normal behavior like disobedience or mixing with immoral people. Incidence is higher among older teenagers and boys. Theories for the causes of delinquency include strain from inability to achieve goals, influence of delinquent peers, and labeling by authorities. Biological factors include genetics and physical defects, while social factors consist of broken homes, poverty, urbanization, and substance abuse. Preventive measures center around improving family life, schooling, and social welfare services.
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