Juvenile Delinquency Prevention In The United States

In the past twenty-first century, there have been many changes in the implementation of juvenile delinquency prevention in the United States. Investing time and effort in effective prevention programs results in a better way of life, not only for our youth, but for communities, society as a whole, and generations to come. Some approaches to prevention that have proven successful are educational support, community involvement, and parental education. This paper will examine programs of that nature and their outcomes.

One approach for combatting juvenile delinquency that has proven successful is parental education. Community-based parent education and support systems enhance parents’ knowledge of ways they can support the development of their children (2016). Throughout the focus on problem solving skills, family management, and referrals to other needed services, families whose children are at risk are able to help them avoid future

Community involvement provides an opportunity to let our youth experience social environments, while also feeling safe in those social environments (Richardson, 2014). Working together and staying strong as a community will maintain the message that is targeted towards our youth (Greenwood, 2005). It is a beneficial and valuable opportunity to work as a team and learn from one another, and this opportunity is what our communities need (2016). Being able to bring community-based services to a family helps parents to be able to address the appropriate discipline for the behavior problems that they are encountering, as well as resolving any arguments or problems (2001). Being able to be a part of a community and working together works for families; it is a great approach that can build the support that is needed, as well as the strength necessary to keep our youth in our communities and out of prisons (Timberlake,