Juvenile Delinquency Intervention Essay

I would want to develop an intervention program that would address the real risk factors of juvenile delinquency early enough to prevent them from developing to begin with. Research has shown the most effective way to prevent juvenile delinquency is to address the issue of why it begins to occur, not to wait for it to happen (Saminsky, 2010). My vision would be to have a program that will grow with the at-risk juvenile. I would want one that would start as early as possible in their life with an ongoing support system. My goal would be to help with a stronger home life and help with the transition into the school environment. To do this, my goal would be to have doctors, both OB/GYN and pediatricians who see babies and children for wellness …show more content…
However, the money saved in the long run will be less than the initial cost. Having a program that will work and prevent juvenile delinquency and replace them with adults that are able to take care of themselves and their families independently will cost less than having to pursue charges, investigations, incarceration, rehabilitation programs, and welfare. Also it will enhance the lives of those who would have been a victim of the crimes. Within time the benefits and costs will be outweighed by any amount of initial investment to a better future (Greenwood, …show more content…
When a child is in school they may not be able to form bonds with kids who are not delinquents due to their social status. This may make them feel that they have no choice but to make friends with bad influences who will lead them down the road to illegal activity (Champion, Merlo, & Benekos, 2013). My program will work to illuminate the issues that separate the kids from their positive peer groups by giving them the tools they need to fit in and know how to handle it when they do not. They will have other options besides having to slide into the group that will encourage them to become