Prevention of Youth Violence and Delinquent Behavior

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The topic that this research is focused on is prevention of violent and delinquent behavior among youth. First and foremost the research talks about the general issue and the rate of prevalence of violent and delinquent behavior among youth. While talking about prevention methods the paper suggests two points that are promotion of safe family environment and role of extracurricular activities. The paper aims to explore the effectiveness of these two methods to prevent violent and delinquent behavior among youth. To explore the effectiveness the research method that is proposed is quantitative research and the research instrument that is suggested is questionnaire survey. Hypotheses are developed and a discussion is undertaken why this research method is suggested.

Table of Contents

Selection of a Research Focus and Applied Design4

Discussion of Focus In Terms Of Background Information and Primary Research Question5

Prevention Strategies6

The Design In Terms Of Sampling and Variables or Concepts Being Addressed7

General Descriptions of the Measurement and Analysis8

Concepts to be Measured8

Research Hypothesis9

Research Design9

Research Instrument and Participants10

Sampling Method10

Data Analysis10

Reviewing the Design and Conceptualization of the Study11

Review of Design11

Review of Conceptualization11

Final Statement12

Observation12

Conclusion13

Prevention of Youth Violence and Delinquent Behavior

Selection of a Research Focus and Applied Design

This paper will focus on youth violence which is spreading like havoc in the society. Protecting youth from crime is one of our society's most critical priorities. Many communities have experienced an increase in youth drug use, the active involvement of youth in street gangs, and an increase in youth engagement in and exposure to criminal activity. Today, many youth are allowed to control their daily activities without supervision. These youth are more at risk for involvement in delinquent behavior or victimization than youth who are supervised by adults. Recent technology developments have benefited our society, but they have also made access to youth easier for predators and other criminals. Several initiatives have been used to provide opportunities for youth to avoid involvement in delinquent behavior and victimization (Roche & Thomson, 2004).

Youth violence is a public health problem that affects families everywhere. It is estimated that thousands of youth are injured every year as a result of violence. Hundreds of youth are hospitalized annually with a life-changing physical or cognitive impairment from violent acts. Most high school students are between the ages of 14 and 18 years and have reached an age when homicides are the second leading cause of death overall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. government supports the notion that violence in general is a threat to the health of children and has made efforts to reduce violence, including the most common form of violence, physical fighting. For example, in the past decade, the Healthy People 2010 initiatives have included goals to reduce the prevalence of physical fighting among American adolescents.

There are two types of fights that an adolescent engages in, verbal and physical. Verbal fighting is defined as threatening, teasing, and other displays of nonphysical relational aggression. Physical fights have been defined by the ...