[CRJ 404] - Midterm Exam Guide - Ultimate 20 pages long Study Guide!

• School: ASU
• Department: Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Course: CRJ 404
• Professor: Brooks Robbin

Document Summary

Chapter 1 thinking about juvenile delinquency in a diverse society. Defining children and childhood has not always been easy. Prior to the late 1800s in the united states, children were seen as an excellent source of cheap and dutiful labor. As changes in labor laws increased, children gained some legal rights. Most states define juveniles as those individuals who are under the age of 18. Definition of delinquency is a bit complicated. Definition of delinquency has also been dependent on both the historical period and the geographic region. Definition of delinquency is an act committed by an individual under the age of 18 that violates the penal code of the region in which the act was committed. Chronic status offenders are those who engage in repeated and systematic behavior. These behaviors have been previously addressed by school, family, or a social service agency. It is important to understand the social context in which juveniles are living.