Author : Estefany Chihuaque
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780438071223
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (712 download)
Book Synopsis Exploring the Indicators Associated With Juvenile Delinquency Among Minority Adolescents and Available Interventions by : Estefany Chihuaque
Download or read book Exploring the Indicators Associated With Juvenile Delinquency Among Minority Adolescents and Available Interventions written by Estefany Chihuaque and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The qualitative content analysis was conducted from a literature review to explore the indicators associated with juvenile delinquency among minority adolescents. Most studies utilized open-ended questions and/or self-report surveys that were administered by researchers. Researchers identified independent variables such as socioeconomic status, parenting behaviors, neighborhood characteristics (poverty level, crime rate), levels of assimilation, racial discrimination, and other negative life events (parental substance-abuse and death of parent) to explain the nexus between environmental factors and juvenile delinquency among minority youth. The findings indicate that major factors that contribute to juvenile delinquency are racial discrimination, lack of familial relationships, and exposure to violence is disadvantaged communities. The literature view of therapeutic treatment indicate that this population responds positively to cognitive-behavioral for trauma in schools (CBITS), functional family therapy (FFT), and Big Brother/Big Sister (BBBS) mentoring program delivered by culturally sensitive practitioners. Many of the youth entering the justice system are youth who are affected with numerous social factors in disadvantaged communities. Social workers should be aware of the societal disadvantages minority youth experience to be able to assist them appropriately. Social workers should advocate for policy that promotes alternative treatment options rather than incarceration.