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Chapter 11

Juvinile Violence and Crime: pgs 256-260

AB
Juvenile DelinquentsPeople 18 or younger who commit a crime or statutory offense
GangsSubstitute families for many children
27.3% of all crimesCommitted by children 17 or younger
11% of arrestsChildren 14 or younger
Absence of Legal GuiltJuveniles are not held legally responsible and are not found guilty but delinquent
CrewsAnother term for gangs
Reasons for joining GangsLack of social approval by peers, Abusive home life, Inability to make money
JailComforting because not worried where next meal is going to come from

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