Exploring the Role of Social Environment and Social Interactions in Juvenile Delinquency: An Analysis of Criminological Theories Title: Understanding Juvenile Delinquency through Social Environment and Interactions: A Criminological Perspective In

Criminologists have introduced a number of theories that attempt to explain why juveniles engage in acts of delinquency. Some of these theories focus on the social environment in which the juvenile resides while others believe the types of social interactions a juvenile has can influence their decision to engage in delinquency.
In your initial post, discuss whether you believe the theories related to one’s social environment or societal interactions best explain why juveniles engage in acts of juvenile delinquency. Next, select a theory out of these two groups that you believe best explain juvenile delinquency. Briefly describe the premise of the theory you selected, and then explain why you believe it most accurately explains why juveniles engage in acts of delinquency. Support your response with current, scholarly research that has been published within the past 5-10 years. The more recent, the better. Refer to the readings below.