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Fields of Study > behavior > antisocial behavior > juvenile delinquency
Preferred Term:

juvenile delinquency

Definition:
Behavior of children or adolescents which is criminal (violation of the law) or characterized by antisocial behavior which is subject to legal action.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
antisocial behavior
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • juvenile offenders
  • delinquent behavior
  • juvenile crime
  • juvenile delinquents
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/4313
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