I found a website that talks about how to prevent juveniles from becoming delinquents. This website has many different things to click on to tell you about what the consequences are for doing each crime and how to prevent someone, especailly juveniles, from doing these crimes.
http://www.lawyershop.com/practice-areas/criminal-law/juvenile-law/prevention/
One of the things I found really interesting was the education classes that kids can take to become aware of their surroundings. These classes can teach children about the effects of drugs, alcohol and crime. They also teach children that their actions have consequences, because that is usually the last thing on a child's mind when it comes to doing something they shouldn't. There are also a lot of things that kids can do after school that keeps them off the streets and out of trouble, like going to a karate class or playing sports with friends. One of the places that is there for boys and girls to go to is the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. There is a club in downtown Waterloo that a lot of kids go to so they can stay away from trouble. The club does a lot of fun things like doing art projects, playing sports and taking trips to the community pool during the summer. Within the club, there are also more activities that are called Specialized Programs. These consist of Club Tech, which teaches children to become familiar with computers and other forms of technology, Teen Initiative, which has different options for older children, and many other programs for children. Here is the website for the Boys and Girls Club:
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