Resilience theory includes risk factors and protective factors. Poverty risk factors that can lead to juvenile crime consist of low parental education, single parent, and non-employed parents. These are all risks that could lead to teens acting out and getting involved with the wrong crowds. Some other risk factors occur with family, school, and neighborhood. Few opportunities for education and constant problems at school can lead to trouble in young adults who lack a strong support system. Racial discrimination and discrimination among immigrants can also lead to poverty issues. While dealing with poverty child abuse and neglect can occur. These are all risk factors that occur with poverty and can then bring on other social issues such as
