FAMILY STRUCTURE AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

    Provide an overview and analysis of the role of family structure as a contributing factor in juvenile delinquency. Present, discuss and review the evidence on the general impact of disruption in family structure on delinquency by providing possible theoretical explanations for why and how family structure impacts juvenile delinquency. Analyze possible racial, gender, income and other variations in the family structure-delinquency relationship.