l programs where “teaching parents” attempt to correct delinquency through behavior modification).Although there has been considerable investigation into juvenile delinquency, there are no definitive answers to the questions of causation or treatment. Literature reviews suggest that there are a multitude of causal variables and subsequently a multitude of potentially effective treatment modalities. It is clear that delinquency among minors does not exist in a vacuum and therefore solutions to this problem must take into account all of the contextual and situational elements surrounding the youth at risk. Further research is necessary in order to attain a more complete understanding of the complex nature of juvenile crime and how society can combat its detrimental effects....
