THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY IN THE PREVENTION OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

Abstract

Juvenile delinquency represents a serious social issue of our time that requires a comprehensive approach to prevention. The family, school, and broader community play a key role in shaping young people’s behavior and preventing deviant activities. Mutual cooperation and coordination among these actors can significantly reduce the risk of delinquent behavior in youth and support their development into responsible and productive members of society. The primary aim of this paper is to provide a summarized analysis and overview of the most significant influences these factors have on the social phenomenon of juvenile delinquency. Given the limitations in scope on one hand and the complexity of the topic on the other, the aspiration was to present only the most important standards and fundamental principles of prevention.