Juvenile delinquency in the UK usually referres to ;
Offences against the law that are committed by young people
Not doing what the law requires Chilren and young people who are difficult to deal with or control.
Different cultures have different definitions
In the UK these people are usually referred to as Young Offenders.
For 12- to 17-year olds the usual custodial sentence is the detention and training order, a two-part sentence that combines a period of custody with a period under supervision in the community. This can span 4 months to 2years
Secure Training Centre's up to age 17. Young Offender Institutions 15-21 year olds
There are also non-custodial penalties for young offenders. Older youngsters aged 16 or 17 can be subject to most of the adult community sentences.
One way of explaining it is as a legal term for the' behaviour of children and adolescents that in adults would be judged criminal under law'.
In the US definitions and age limits of juveniles vary, the maximum age being set at 14 years in some states and up to 21 years in others.
This can affect families and communities as theft and violent anti-social behaviour, joy-riding and gangs are bad for the morale and self esteem of the offender and those who suffer because of their behaviour.
The family can help Parenting Orders and Programmes are designed to help parents with their children.
Offences against the law that are committed by young people
Not doing what the law requires Chilren and young people who are difficult to deal with or control.
Different cultures have different definitions
In the UK these people are usually referred to as Young Offenders.
For 12- to 17-year olds the usual custodial sentence is the detention and training order, a two-part sentence that combines a period of custody with a period under supervision in the community. This can span 4 months to 2years
Secure Training Centre's up to age 17. Young Offender Institutions 15-21 year olds
There are also non-custodial penalties for young offenders. Older youngsters aged 16 or 17 can be subject to most of the adult community sentences.
One way of explaining it is as a legal term for the' behaviour of children and adolescents that in adults would be judged criminal under law'.
In the US definitions and age limits of juveniles vary, the maximum age being set at 14 years in some states and up to 21 years in others.
This can affect families and communities as theft and violent anti-social behaviour, joy-riding and gangs are bad for the morale and self esteem of the offender and those who suffer because of their behaviour.
The family can help Parenting Orders and Programmes are designed to help parents with their children.
