Crime Causation and Diversion

Crime Causation and Diversion

Countless ideas have been examined by politicians, law enforcement officials, parents, teachers, and other concerned citizens, over the years, in order to decline youth violence and crime, from declaring parents accountable for crimes of their children's to having programs meant for after-school violence prevention. Significant time and resources have devoted by many people for diminishing the continuing problem of youth crime to end the cycle of violence. In the area of prevention, intervention, and suppression, various programs have been implemented. Attempts are continuing for the determination of the effectiveness of such programs. This paper tries to discuss prevention, diversion and intervention programs and strategies operating in California, to try to prevent juvenile crime.

Efforts to educate youth on constructive life options before delinquent behavior instigates is termed as Juvenile delinquency prevention. These efforts are typically intended for, but not restricted to, children of elementary and middle school with low to medium risk levels. Youth is offered choice options, safe environments are created and positive role models and mentors are rendered to them through Prevention efforts. Some of the prevention programs that are currently operating in California include: Sheriff's Explorer Program, Youth Activity League (YAL), Success through Awareness and Resistance (STAR), Stop Hate and Respect Everyone (SHARE) program and Gang Resistance Education and Training Program (GREAT) etc.

The practice of airting behaviors of early stage that are associated with anti-social or delinquent behavior is termed as Juvenile delinquency intervention. This effort is generally heading for youth of middle to high school with medium to high risk levels. Collaborations with schools, probation, juvenile courts, parents, and community based organizations are included in intervention efforts. Primary risk factors associated with illicit behavior are addressed with intervention efforts. Parental structure and relationship, anti-social behaviors and peers, educational accomplishment, free or spare ...