Juvenile Factors

1. infancy/early childhood

1.1. when the brain develops

1.2. develops conscience

2. adolescence

2.1. transition from childhood to adulthood

2.2. rapid physical growth

2.3. sexual maturity

2.4. seek independence

3. individual risk factors

3.1. lack of guilt or empathy

3.2. parental exposure to drugs

3.3. early sex involvement

3.4. teen pregnancy

4. school risk factors

4.1. frequent transitions

4.2. identified as learning disabled

4.3. negative labeling by teachers

5. peer risk factors

5.1. peer rejection

5.2. associate with deliquents

5.3. gang involvement

6. community risk factors

6.1. high poverty

6.2. high crime areas

6.3. low community attachment

6.4. safety concerns

7. learning disabilities

7.1. poor reading

7.2. hand-eye coordination problems

7.3. poor memory

7.4. discipline problems