Adolescent Delinquency and Violent Behavior

Abstract

Although juvenile arrests for violent crimes and victimization rates are on the decline, juveniles adjudicated as delinquent continue to be at substantial risk of perpetrating--and/or being the victims of--violent acts. In this chapter, the authors provide an overview of individual, family, and social factors related to risk for delinquency and violent behavior. This is followed by a summary of evidence-based treatment and preventive interventions. The authors begin with an overview of the scope of the problem followed by a developmental perspective on the etiology of delinquency and violence. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved) (from the chapter)