Juveile Crime Case Study

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Could you imagine a world without crime? Have you ever asked yourself what influences criminal behavior on children? Could it be possible that a child’s behavior is affected by his environment only? There are several factors that contribute to children committing crimes.

Story
Bryan is a 7 years old child that HAS grown in an extremely negative environment. His father is a member of a gang and a drug dealer. His mother hasn’t found a job ever since she got out of jail. Bryan hears a gun shot almost every night before he goes to sleep. There are several factors that contribute to children committing crimes.

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Robert Baden-Powell stated that, “Juvenile crime is not naturally born in the boy, but is largely due either to the

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