Abstract
Juvenile delinquency is defined as unlawful behavior by a young person up to age 18 in most states that is also considered criminal if committed by an adult. Violations of regulations that only apply to juveniles are labeled “status, unruly, or beyond control” offenses. Both types of offenses can lead to juvenile court involvement, adjudication by the court, and even institutionalization.
Most young people are involved in some unlawful behavior during the adolescent years, but escape detection, apprehension, or court involvement. Only those who have been adjudicated delinquent by a juvenile court are designated juvenile delinquents.
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Kratcoski, P.C., Dunn Kratcoski, L., Kratcoski, P.C. (2020). The Transition of Child to Adult. In: Juvenile Delinquency. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31452-1_1
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