Rehabilitative Model Of Juvenile Delinquency

To understand the behaviors of juvenile delinquents, one must first look at the contributing factors that triggered the actions in the first place. “Children showing persistent disruptive behavior are likely to become child delinquents and in turn, child delinquents are likely to become dangerous, violent, or chronic juvenile offenders.” (Darbouze 2008, p.3). Understanding these behaviors earlier on in life, might deter a child from re-offending or becoming a juvenile delinquent. Darbouze (2008) research focused on the rehabilitative model, treatment, and intervention. The study showed that through the process of training, behavior therapy, probation supervision, and other rehabilitative activities, could change the behavior of a child and reduce the chance of recidivism or committing a juvenile offense. …show more content…
The majority of criminals in a minor facility have at least one mental illness. Some reported with symptoms of aggression, depression, and anxiety. Mental illness is a popularity that occurs among young offenders. It is two to four times higher than the national rate of all youth. According to Gottesman (2011), thirty percent of children, who are detained in a juvenile facility has a history of either physical or sexual abuse. Articles have shown that majority of minors had a bad history of drug addiction and that the majority of youths incarcerated had tried alcohol at least once, compared to their non-incarcerated peers. The research also shows that majority of teens who had tried marijuana, were also confined, and a majority of juvenile offenders detained in facilities have a mental disorder. (Gottesman,