Date of Award
5-12-2000
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Maria Dinis, Ph.D., MSW
Second Advisor
Francine Chakolis, LICSW, MSW
Third Advisor
Paul Lussenhop, LICSW, MSW
Abstract
This qualitative study explored the environmental factors that affect juvenile delinquency. One of the most important family life factor that places children at risk for delinquency is inadequate supervision. Findings suggest that there is a strong commonality between truancy and corrections. Five Juvenile Probation Officers and five Children and Family Social Workers were interviewed using open-ended questions. The interviews focused on the services provided to the adolescents and their families by each professional. Results indicate the importance of prevention and intervention at the micro and macro level. Implications for social work practice is also discussed.
Identifier
SC 11.MSW.2000.Lewis.HM
Recommended Citation
Lewis, Helen Marie, "Environmental Factors that Affect Juvenile Delinquency" (2000). Theses and Graduate Projects. 284.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/284