In an essay of approximately 1500 words, outline and discuss some the possible causes of Juvenile Crime?

Juvenile crime and how it affects our society. The increase in juvenile crime, highlighted by the proliferation of handguns in schools in America and in Britain knives, has caused some concern and has meant both the British Government and American States have had to take action. Within the past six months, a critical mass of public opinion has formed around the issue. These groups are categorised into violent, delinquent or social groups. Violent group members …

…that the Sunday Times columnist, Ferdinand Mount, recently found it necessary to be apologetic about the 'M-word'. But there can be no solution to juvenile crime without a strong commitment to the 'M-word'. Of course, the police, probation and the courts have a vital role, but the influence of parents outweighs everything else by far. The Government should think again and do its bit to uphold the ideal of the family based on lifelong marriage.