Juvenile delinquency

Let’s start with the news!

From 1960 to 2000, There is 400% Increase !

MUGLA, TURKEYHe is 15, but he involved in 70 robbery!

Chicago, USAShe is 14, accused of killing another girl in a dispute over a boy 

Bursa, turkeyShe is 14, killed his father with a knife

MINNESOTA, USAHe is 17, »kill as many student as he could»

As you understand, our topic is

about JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

What ıs juvenile delinquency ?

Juvenile delinquency, also known as juvenile offending, or youth crime, is participation in illegal behavior by 

minors (juveniles) (individuals younger than the statutory age of majority).

Tıme to meet !

Juvenile Delinquency

ED 313 Conflict Resolution

Group Information

Group Name: Advocates of children

Group Slogan: Children see, Children do.

Group Leader: Ferhat Özel

Group Members: Büşra Ertuğrul

Büşra Kabak

Sümeyra Tayfur

Group Information

Group Information

Group Average Age: 20,8

Group Meeting Time: Every Tuesday

and Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Group Logo:

Individuals tend to commit crime in their early ages. There are a lot of factors that affect committing crime in these ages. There is lack of awareness about how we can decrease crime tendency. This is because, people do not know the causes that push children into crime.

What is the Problem?

Steps for the Solution

Brain-Storming

Reasons for Juvenile Delinquency

Psychological Factors

Economic Factors

Political Factors

Social Factors

Why some children have a tendency to

commit crime?

Economic factors

Political factors Social Factors

unemployment

poverty

Crime

Parental issues

PeersLaw

Fishbone diagram

Psychological Factors

Childhood violence

drives

Community

Role model

Steps for the Solution

Members Psychologicl Factors

Economical Factors

Political Factors

Social Factors

Ferhat 6 5 4 7

Büşra E. 4 3 5 6

Büşra K. 6 5 3 7

Sümeyra 5 4 3 7

* Sum 21 17 15 27

** % %26.25 %21.25 %18.75 %33.75

Matrix Diagram

Activities Weeks 5.3 12.3 19.3 26.3 2.4 9.4 16.4

PLAN

Choice of subject

Subject approval

Determination of current issue and its goals

Cause and effect

Approval of the main problems

Solution possibilities

Suggested solutions

DO Trial operation

CHECKEvaluation of trial results

ACT

Standardization and preparation of the presentation

Self assessment

Finalization and sending ppxt file to Hayal Köksal for assessment

SHARE Presentation of project

© Hayal Köksal

Expected Observed

Gantt chart

Steps For the Solution

Data CollectionLiterature ReviewSurvey

Literature Review

Articles that are reviewed;

Child Delinquency by J. Robert Flores, from Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 2003

Juvenile Delinquency by World Youth Report , 2003

Eğitimime Yeni Bakışlar (The New Glances to My Education) by Abdullah SÜRÜCÜ and Coşkun ARSLAN, 2003

Literature Review Child Delinquency by J. Robert Flores

The number of child delinquents handled in the nation’s juvenile courts has increased 33 percent over the last decade. This development is cause for concern not only because offense patterns reflect more serious crimes among these youngsters, but also because these very young offenders are more likely to continue their involvement in crime.

Literature Review

Recent high-profile media cases of violence committed by children age 12 or younger also have drawn attention to the potential for child delinquents to inflict deadly harm. For these reasons alone, child delinquents represent a significant concern for both society and the juvenile justice system.

• Child delinquents are two to three times more likely to become serious, violent, and chronic offenders than adolescents whose delinquent behavior begins in their teens.

Literature Review

Juvenile Delinquency by World Youth Report

The problem of juvenile delinquency is becoming more complicated and universal, and crime prevention programs are either unequipped to deal with the present realities or do not exist. Many developing countries have done little or nothing to deal with these problems, and international programs are obviously insufficient. Developed countries are engaged in activities aimed at juvenile crime prevention, but the overall effect of these programs is rather weak because the mechanisms in place are often inadequate to address the existing situation.

Literature ReviewOn the whole,

current efforts to fight juvenile delinquency are characterized by the lack of systematic action and the absence of task-oriented and effective social work with both offenders and victims, whether real or potential. Analysis is further complicated by a lack of international comparative data.

Literature Review Eğitimime Yeni Bakışlar (The

New Glances to My Education) by Abdullah SÜRÜCÜ and Coşkun ARSLAN

In parallel with the development and industrialisation, crime rates have been increasing in urban setting and a great number of these offenders is consisted of children and youths. For example only between 1960-1970, in attack and violence by 159%, in property stealing by 75% increase has been observed in US. Besides, it has been stated that almost 2 million youths are attempting to escape from their homes per year

SOCIAL FACTORS

Parental issues/ Family Environment

Peer and Community / Antisocial Behavior or Exclusion

Role Modeling

1- PARENTAL ISSUES

No parents / Divorced parentsParenting styles (Authoritarian or

negligent parents)Violence in the family sphere

BAUMRIND’S PARENTING STYLES

Authoritarian

Authoritative

Indulgent

Neglectful

Authoritarian Parenting Children are expected to follow the strict rules established

by the parents. Failure to follow such rules usually results in punishment. Authoritarian parents fail to explain the reasoning behind these rules. Children who experience this kind of harsh parental practice have increased rates of conduct problems, substance abuse, depression and violent crime in early adulthood.

Authoritative Parenting They establish rules and guidelines that their

children are expected to follow. However, this parenting style is much more democratic. Authoritative parents are responsive to their children and willing to listen to questions. When children fail to meet the expectations, these parents are more nurturing and forgiving rather than punishing. 

Indulgent (Permissive) Parenting They have very few demands to make of their

children. These parents rarely discipline their children because they have relatively low expectations of

maturity and self-control. Permissive parents are generally nurturing and communicative with their children, often taking on the status of a friend more than that of a parent.

Neglectful Parenting There are few demands, low responsiveness and

little communication. While these parents fulfill the child's basic needs, they are generally detached from their child's life. In extreme cases, these parents may even reject or neglect the needs of their children.

Domestıc Vıolence

Violence in the family environment is a crucial problem because it has huge impacts on the child. Children who have witnessed abuse often suffer low self-esteem, depression, stress disorders, poor impulse control and feelings of powerlessness. They are at high risk for alcohol and drug use, sexual acting out, running away, suicide and crime tendency.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHHdovKHDNU

PEER AND COMMUNITY A child’s friends have a big part in their lives and they

affect his decisions and behavior. Many studies have shown that peer groups play an important part in the development of deviancy and violence. Alcohol and drugs are associated with crime because they increase an individual’s tendency. They are mostly initiated in a child by peers or community. Therefore it is important to check who your child becomes friends with.

ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR OR EXCLUSION

Peer and community also primarily appear to affect antisocial behavior. If the child is antisocial or excluded by his peer group, this may lead to stress, anxiety or depression and maybe even worse psychological disturbances. This also increares the risk of becoming involved in a crime. In extreme cases, along with other factors, the child may even become a murderer. Therefore, it is important that the child has a social life.

ROLE Model Role modeling is a significant process in a child’s life.

All children have a role model at some point in their lives. The point is that who they see as their model. It is substantial to let the child make the right choices. This has a big impact on the future behavior and decisions of the child.

Family members especially parents The neighborhood (The rates of crimes in that area,

the number of criminals, people’s general attitudes) Teachers Peers Media icons, celebrities

SurveyQuestion 1

How often do you encounter crime news in your

neighborhood?

16

28

6

NeverSometimesUsually

Survey

Question 2 How many of these crimes are done by

children under 18?

20

29

1

None of them Some of themMost of them

SurveyQuestion 3

Have you ever seen any children while comitting crimes?

13

37

YesNo

SurveyQuestion 4

If yes, did you try to obstruct him/her?

6

7

YesNo

Survey

Question 5 Which factors can be influencial to commit

crime in a child life?

28

819

11

63 2

Parental fac-torsLack of ed-ucationEconomic fac-torsEnvironmen-tal factorsPsychological factorsMediaOthers

SurveyQuestion 6 Can there be any reason to legitimaze these

crimes?

3

8

YesNo

SurveyQuestion 7 Can we make them adaptable individuals in the

society?

48

2

YesNo

SurveyQuestion 8 How can we decrease the ratio of juvenile

delinquency?

46

8

6

11

4 3Education

Increasing awareness

Theraphy/Counseling

Developing opportunities

Laws

Others

Survey Results

The survey indicates that, people sometimes encounter crime news and some of them are done by children.

Lots of people believe that parental and economic factors have a great impact on juvenile delinquency.

Most of the people believe that we can make these children adaptable individuals in the society.

Education is the best way of dealing with juvenile delinquency.

FOR A BETTER FUTURE

According to United Nations Guidelines for the Prevention of Juvenile

Delinquency (The Riyadh Guidelines):

«The prevention of juvenile delinquency is an essential part of crime prevention in society. By engaging in lawful, socially useful activities and adopting a humanistic orientation towards society and outlook on life, young persons can develop non-criminogenic attitudes.»

for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency

The successful prevention of juvenile delinquency requires efforts on the part of the entire society to

ensure the harmonious

development of adolescents, with respect for and

promotion of their personality from early childhood.PERSONALITY

for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency

It is important to emphasize

the socialization function of

the family and extended family. it is also equally

important to recognize the future role,

responsibilities, participation and

partnership of young persons in

society.

FAMILY

for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency

Educational systems

should extend particular care and attention

to young persons who are at social

risk. Specialized prevention

programs and educational materials, curricula,

approaches and tools should be

developed and fully utilized.

EDUCATION

for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency

Community-based services and

programs which respond to the special needs,

problems, interests and concerns of

young persons and which offer appropriate

counselling and guidance to young persons and their families should be

developed, or strengthened

where they exist.

COMMUNITY

for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency

 The mass media generally, and the television and film media in particular,

should be encouraged to minimize the level of pornography, drugs

and violence portrayed and to

display violence and exploitation

disfavourably, as well as to avoid demeaning

and degrading presentations,

especially of children, women and

interpersonal relations, and to

promote egalitarian principles and roles.

for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency

Legislation preventing the victimization,

abuse, exploitation and

the use for criminal activities

of children and young persons

should be enacted and enforced.

LEGISLATION & JUVENILE JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION

for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency

The exchange of information, experience and expertise gained through projects,

programs, practices and initiatives relating to youth crime, delinquency prevention

and juvenile justice should be intensified at the national, regional and international

levels.

SOME PROJECTS

Governorship of Manisa has prepared and applied a project called “Umutlar Çiçek Açsın” to combat with the violence, drug use and juvenile delinquency in 2012.

SOME PROJECTS

Crime Prevention Platform was established after the Crime Prevention Symposium held in 2011. This online platform aims to gather all works, researches and projects of academicians, bar associations, civil society organizations, police officers and municipalities on the issues of juvenile delinquency.

SOME ORGANIZATIONS

Some Organizations in Turkey: ÇOVAK, ÇOCUKDER, UMUT ÇOCUKLARI DERNEGI

There are lots of organizations in the world…

OUR SUGGESTIONS

- All of the violent TV shows should - be removed because they make - children more inclined to commit crime.

- Families and preschool educational institutions should be checked frequently so that children at risk can be identified earlier.

- Conflict resolution class should be added to elementary education as an optional/complementary class.

AND…

CHILDREN SEE, CHILDREN DO

References Child Delinquency, U.S. Department of Justice, J.

Robert Flores, Administrator of Bulletin Series Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, May 2003

World Youth Report Juvenile Delinquency, 2003 Eğitimime Yeni Bakışlar 2, Mikro Yayınları, Ankara, 2003

http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/PreventionOfJuvenileDelinquency.aspx

http://www.manisaumutlarcicekacsin.com/

http://suconleme.org/http://www.cocukder.org.tr/http://www.covak.org/http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.p

hp?video_id=14825

References http://www.murray.k12.ia.us/web

-content/Elementary/Preschool/preschool.html

http://www.centrofis.ro/programele-universitatii-din-londra/facultati-in-perspectiva/limba-literatura-engleza-si-mass-media/

http://bokardo.com/archives/comic-is-it-useful/

http://www.penmai.com/forums/forwarded-messages/51350-give-time-our-family.html

http://www.gspscp.ca/en/citizens/citizens.asp

http://www.adeca.alabama.gov/Divisions/lets/Pages/JuvenileJustice.aspx

http://thebullbustercafe.com/personality-based-marketing/

http://makingcoachingwork.wikispaces.com/Action+Research+Project

Referenceshttp://

mysite.verizon.net/karenran/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/logo-web2.jpg

İmece Circles by @Hayal Koksal

Thanks

Thanks all of you for your attention

Special Thanks to Hayal Köksal