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DELINQUANCE [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-04-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Criminal Psychology
DEF

Behavior, especially by the young that is antisocial or in violation of the law.

OBS

Delinquant behaviour is most common in the 14- to 15 year-old age group. At age 14, most delinquant conduct involves minor theft. By age 16 or 17, more violent and dangerous acts, including assault and the use of a weapon, become prevalent.

Key term(s)
  • delinquent conduct

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie criminelle
DEF

Conduite caractérisée par des délits répétés, considérée surtout sous son rapport social.

OBS

Le mot délinquance désignera les infractions commises par les adolescents, punissables aux termes du code pénal et causant un dommage à autrui.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Psicología criminal
PHR

delincuencia juvenil

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