Topic > and the effect it was having on the young population, they had to develop a system of monitoring the youth. States now actively practiced the concept of “parens patriae.” Initially, juvenile delinquents over the age of seven were treated and incarcerated as common criminals. Since then some of the goals that have been set for the juvenile justice system have included “youth rights”, creating a hatred among young people for prison sentences, and respect for “due process of law” has made the system harsh and hard. in some cases inhumane. The first reform shelter was built in 1824... middle of paper... Program among youths at risk of gang involvement and other forms of delinquency." Children and Schools 31.4): 239-45.Welsh, Brandon C. and David P. Farrington. (2007) “Saving Children from a Life of Crime.” Criminology and Public Policy 6.4): 871-79. Zigler, Edward and Cara Taussig (1992) “Early Childhood Intervention.” -1007.Zigler, Edward. (1994) "Early Intervention to Prevent Juvenile Delinquency." Harvard Mental Health Letter 11.3 5-8. Other references: www.un.org/esa/socdev/unyin/documents/ch07.pdf. lwv.org/jj/causes.htm www.filthylucre.com/what-causes-juvenile -delinquencywww.lawyershop.com/practice-areas/criminal.../juvenile.../preventionwww.preventdelinquency.org/ www.delinquencyprevention .org/familyimpactseminars.org/doc.asp?d=s_wifis04c03.pdfezinearticles.com/? Juvenile Delinquency Prevention and Identification=4374733
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