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Compare and contrast two theories of juvenile delinquency.

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This solution identifies and explains various theories on the roots of juvenile delinquency.

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There are many different theories that have contributed towards the understanding of juvenile delinquency. These theories fall under three categories: biological, psychological, and sociological theories. You can choose any of the above theories. Each theory has different theories to explain it. If you have not selected any, below is my suggestion on the two theories under the sociological theory. You may want to explain each theory in detail and then how its apply to juvenile ...

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