THE ROOTS OF YOUTH VIOLENCE: UNDERSTANDING JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN MODERN SOCIETY
Keywords:
Juvenile Delinquency, Youth Crime, Social Media, Video Gaming, Family Dynamics, Peer Pressure, Violence, Mental Health, Interventions, Community Support, Behavioral Outcomes, Root CausesAbstract
This research examines the complex problem of juvenile crimes worldwide, with a focus on the United States. It highlights the alarming statistic that 424,300 children are arrested annually and explores the complexities of the biological, social, and physical factors that contribute to violent behavior among the youth, specifically focusing on the influence of social media, video games, family relationships, and peer pressure. Famous incidents such as the Bethel Regional High School shooting and case studies involving acts of individuals such as Salvador Ramos and Warren Leblanc demonstrate the massive impact of those factors on youths. This paper argues that these root causes must be studied and understood to generate a safer environment for youth in the future.
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