Leo is 10 and lives in a poor neighbourhood. He has gotten into trouble for minor criminal acts (e.g., graffiti on private property, shoplifting)and has been enrolled in a program at his school to try to prevent him from engaging in violent delinquency. The program, to be successful, should be focusing on

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All three factors - parental supervision, school engagement, and community bonds - have been found to be important protective factors in preventing youth delinquency. The program should incorporate all of these to have the best chance of success in preventing violent delinquency in Leo.

Leo Is 10 and Lives in a Poor Neighbourhood