Types of juvenile deliquency

Here are the common types of juvenile delinquency:

1. Status Offenses: These are acts that are considered illegal only because of the offender's age. Examples include truancy (skipping school), running away from home, violating curfew, and possessing or consuming alcohol.

2. Index Offenses: These are acts that would be considered crimes if committed by an adult. They are further divided into:

   • Property Crimes: These involve the taking or damaging of property without violence. Examples include theft, shoplifting, burglary, and vandalism.
   • Crimes Against Persons: These involve violence or the threat of violence against another person. Examples include assault, robbery, and homicide.

3. Unruly Behavior: This category often overlaps with status offenses and includes behaviors that disrupt order or are considered disobedient, such as incorrigibility or persistent defiance of parental authority.