Delinquency and School Interventions

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This paper argues that school intervention programs, independent of other interventions through the family, social activities, or other supportive relationships, are limited in their capacity to create long-term change in juveniles. In support of this contention, the paper provides three reasons why depending on the school system alone to address and correct delinquency is impossible. According to the paper, only the highest quality school experiences have proven to be a substitute for high-risk home environments. The paper thus maintains that, due to the current challenges facing youth, as well as the limited capacities of schools to respond effectively to these challenges, approaches to correcting juvenile delinquency must offer both school and after hours interventions.

From the Paper:

"Several approaches to deter youth from engaging in delinquent behaviors have been implemented within the school system. Some programs identify either active, or at risk, youth and work at diverting them towards meaningful, and structured lifestyles. Other programs intervene with the very young to prepare and condition them to make good choices throughout their lives. This paper will argue that these programs, independent of other interventions through the family, social activities, or other supportive relationships, are limited in their capacity to create long term change."

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