Juvenile delinquency is considered a major risk factor in building a crime career in adulthood. Its future negative impact led authorities to focus on preventive and protective interventions for the risk population. Preventive pro1 grams include screening and support provision at the preschool level for both children and their families. Potential familial risks including alcohol and substance use, crime history and family violence as well as the child’s physical, educational, and psychosocial needs and future potential for entering the labor force are evaluated and sıpported accordingly. Protective programs, on the other hand, involve addressing and supporting the needs of children who have undergone or are at risk for abuse and neglect via counseling, health, education and care services. Despite protective and preventive interventions, the large number of juvenile delinquents and individual differences in economic status, educational history and health status limit the success of services. In addition, support programs following delinquency display similar problems with protective and preventive interventions. This article proposes a discussion on the etiology of juvenile delinquency as well as the provided services within a developmental framework. Such a perspective may yield important clues for planning effective interventions for youth at various developmental stages.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Criminology (Other) |
Journal Section | Review Article |
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Publication Date | July 9, 2025 |
Submission Date | November 11, 2024 |
Acceptance Date | June 12, 2025 |
Published in Issue | Year 2025 Volume: 13 Issue: 1 |