Violence - Child and Juvenile Crime in America

Running Head : CHILD AND JUVENILE OFFENDERS IN AMERICA

[Child and Juvenile Offenders in America and Abroad]

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Child and Juvenile Offenders in America and Abroad

Crime happens anywhere , anytime and anyhow . In any country , crime happens not just everyday but in every tick of the clock . There is a crime or rather there are crimes that occur in any corner of any country . Adults are thought to be the most crime offenders but young people nowadays are growing in numbers not just

in America but also in other countries

It is quite alarming that many of children and youngsters that are involved in different crimes . It is said that children are the hope of one 's country . What will happen to the next generations to come if the considered hope of the country is engaged in crimes ? Would one 's country 's future still be stable or would the country 's today 's stability collapse ? And for that , this will discuss about the existing juvenile crimes

The Code of Napoleon from France supported the idea which many civilizations have believed in , through out the history , that juveniles or people under a determined age are not completely responsible for their crimes and are not morally responsible . The House of Refuge in New York City , which was opened in 1824 , was the first institution or jail ' for only juveniles . There were other 19 institutions that were established around US but these institutions were not established only for juvenile offenders but also for the dependent children

Way back in 1870 in Massachusetts and 1872 in New York City , there were special juvenile hearings and courts that were developed . Also during those times , juvenile judicial system was developed . In 1899 , the first special juvenile court was established in Chicago

US government claims to be the leader in the fight of human rights Ironically , US has repetitively declined the international charters that advocate the rights of the children

It should be understood that a minor violation done by a juvenile is actually a call of help . The juvenile is indirectly telling that they have problems and so they needed juvenile guidance clinics , aid bureaus and special school programs

Some of the causes of the violent activities of the juveniles are the media , gangs , and school atmosphere and persons social environment Vandalism , shoplifting , underage drinking and using of marijuana are the higher percentage of minor criminal behaviors committed by the juveniles

The re-emergence of nationwide gang problem was happened in 1988 Adolescents tend to join a gang whenever they feel different ' Gang members are , if not all , delinquent . Gangs are formed because , for juveniles , it is a social support ' Adolescents usually join a gang when they do not get their need of being love and sense of belonginess at home . For them , they can get the love and belonginess they can not get at home by joining gangs . In addition , gang gives them the feeling of security and...