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Bender, K. (2012). The Mediating Effect of School Engagement in the Relationship between Youth
Maltreatment and Juvenile Delinquency. Children & Schools, 1, 37-48. Retrieved December 3, 2013, from the ohiolink database.

The article attempts to argue that the relation between maltreatment and delinquency can be solved by having a strong attachment to school. This is due in part to the positive bonds that a school and its programs can create in a child. To better study this children ages 11-15 who have been involved in maltreatment according to the National Survey for Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW). The participants were spoken to verbally and through records as to their involvement in school, delinquent activities, and maltreatment. The study found that school involvement was a key factor in the level of delinquent activities. In turn youths who didn’t engage in school activities were more likely to perform delinquent acts and be subject to maltreatment. In the conclusion Bender argues that active involvement in schools should be pursued and encouraged by school boards to help prevent children from performing delinquent acts. Bender states that schools with limited resources should asses which students are at the highest risk of delinquent acts and to target them first. Programs should be created to help develop social skills as this will help children feel empathy reducing the chance of harming others. In closing Bender warns that there may exist the possibility of reporting bias because the data was taken through a self-report survey.

Knudten, R. D. (1975). Delinquency Programs In Schools: A Survey. Criminal Justice and
Behavior, 2(4), 346-357. Retrieved December 3, 2013, from the ohiolink database.

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...l districts with better paying salaries. Schuchter believes that even with training the average teachers in the inner city will not reach the level of the excellent teachers outside of the city. According to the youth service bureau (YSB) school is the primary facilitator of juvenile behavior. Schools often reinforce failure and block future opportunities. Students are labeled upon deviant behavior and are treated as such throughout their entire school career. In conclusion, Schuchter argues that a rethinking of the school system should be done. School is often the only entrance point into the working world and this should be changed so that there exists a multitude of entry points. In addition we should attempt to lower educational requirements of jobs across the boards to allow jobs to students who cannot obtain even the most basic level of education.