Crime and why young adults turn to crime

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Topic -                 Crime and why young adults turn to crime

Intro -                  My intro as to what I’m going to cover and my findings

Points to cover   -         1)        Early signs of criminal behaviour.

  • What type of crime do they commit?
  • How do they act?

  1. Social background / Environment
  • Where do they commit these crimes?
  • Are they gang related?

  1. Family Structure
  • What are their circumstances like at home?
  • Are the parents involved in crime?
  • Is there any history of abuse in the family?
  • Is money an issue within the family?

  1. Available help
  • Is there enough help available?
  • Who can they turn to?
  • How can we help them?

Crime and why young adults turn to crime

Introduction

How much do we really understand about crime and what are the reasons behind young adults turning to crime.  

The following essay tries to gain an insight into how and why young potential criminals come to commit crime, their family structure, the types of the crimes they commit and the pressures of being a young adult within a community both big or small.  Towards the end of the essay I will include a conclusion which will point out how important it is to not ignore but to help them leave crime behind them.

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Essay

Many young adults have difficulties within their home environment.  This can stem from a traumatic event that has taken place within their family unit.  They may experience communication problems and sometimes strike out due to frustration.  The crimes they commit can vary, from stealing money out of the parent’s purse/wallet to violence and vandalism, sometimes causing death.  Some young adults can become quiet and withdrawn and quite possibly lead to drug abuse.  

Some possible signs of criminal activities can be a sudden change in appearance, for instance they might have new and expensive clothes like trainers and ...

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