Reporting 10–CRIME & JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.pptx

Crime and Juvenile Delinquencies

1. Crime and juvenile Delinquency Prepared by: Niña Rica P letran

2. Juvenile Delinquency It is an act committed or ommitted in violation of public law forbidding or commanding it. CRIME It refers to an anti-social acts or behaviors committed by minors which are contrary to the norms of the society. It involves oftentimes misdemeanor, but may include also offenses and felonies.

3. Total number of criminal incidents recorded in the Philippines from 2020 to 2023

4. Number of focus crimes in the Philippines in 2023, by type

5. Who is a juvenile Delinquent: Act of delinquency may include: Running away from home without permission of parents. Stealing Use of vulgar language. Wandering rail, roads, streets, market places. Visiting gambling centers
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Status offenses JUVENILE DELINQUENTS ARE THOSE OFFENDERS INCLUDING BOYS AND GIRLS WHO ARE NORMALLY UNDER 17 YEAR OF AGE.

6. Types of Juvenile Delinquency Individual delinquency: A single child commits an act on their own Group-supported delinquency: Multiple children commit delinquent acts together Organized delinquency: Similar to gangs, members encourage others to commit crimes and reward them Situational delinquency: Acts committed without much thought

7. Factors Leading To Juvenile Delinquency FAMILY FACTORS Violence: Witnessing violence or abuse in the home Supervision: Lack of parental supervision or guidance Family rejection: Children who are rejected by parents are more likely to become delinquent

8. ECONOMIC FACTORS Poverty: Low family income can lead to juvenile delinquency Desire for wealth: The desire to become rich quickly can lead to illegal activities Factors Leading To Juvenile Delinquency

9. SOCIAL FACTORS Peer pressure: Adolescents may emulate the negative behaviors of peers, which can lead to risk-taking behaviors Neighborhood: Unstable neighborhoods can contribute to juvenile crime School: Poor school performance or lack of consistent attendance can lead to risky behaviors Factors Leading To Juvenile Delinquency

10. Causes of Juvenile Delinquency: Abuse and trauma – In the Philippines, child abuse and trauma at home are major causes of juvenile delinquency. Abused children often suffer lasting psychological damage, making them much more likely to commit crimes as teens and adults. Criminal imitation – many children are raised in environments where crime is common. Since children easily imitate what they see, they may copy these criminal behaviors.

11. Causes of Juvenile Delinquency: Syndicate activities – Syndicates use minors as implements and shields to perpetrate crime, making them more susceptible to being used by criminals to further their operations. Lack of access to proper education – Many young delinquents in the Philippines lack access to proper education, often due to poverty or family problems.

12. What could be done Strengthen Families Providing education and resources on effective parenting skills, including discipline, communication, and supervision. Addressing issues like parental substance abuse or domestic violence. Provide quality education. Offer helpful programs (like anti-bullying). Extracurricular activities.

13. What could be done Safe communities Creating safe spaces for youth to gather and participate in positive activities. Reducing poverty and inequality through job training, affordable housing, and access to healthcare. ADDRESS PROBLEMS Providing education and treatment programs to prevent and address substance abuse. Implementing programs that promote non-violent conflict resolution and reduce exposure to violence.