This course is focused upon the impact of gender and family structure on decisions to participate in delinquency as a juvenile. This lesson highlighted some of the key factors that not only distinguish the likelihood of a male versus a female being a juvenile delinquent, but also the role of family structure in decisions to participate in delinquency as a juvenile.

Discuss the key factors between male and female juveniles and their decisions to avoid or participate in delinquent acts. Next, identify and discuss at least three family factors that might increase the likelihood that a juvenile will participate in deviant activities.