Student Name:Institution:Video Games and Juvenile DelinquencyIn the context of modern society, juvenile delinquency is an increasing trend. This is the least sanctioned crime committed by minors worldwide. A delinquent is a minor person who commits criminal acts; these crimes are most often based on their behavior. Their behaviors are mostly characterized by carelessness, unnecessary rudeness and wild nature. Criminals are in every state of the world. Juvenile delinquency has been attributed to lack of parental control, poverty and especially video games. Violent video game play has been linked to aggression and this in turn contributes to the violent nature of young people. Juvenile delinquency has become a serious worldwide phenomenon in recent years. Criminal activities attributed to this are on the rise. Based on research conducted, data from a sample of institutionalized juvenile delinquents, behavioral and attitudinal measures related to video game play. Violent video games are associated with ant sociality, and these effects resist strong influences from multiple correlates of juvenile delinquency. In recent years, the number of violent video games has increased, consequently this has been a major concern of teachers, parents and other authorities. Violent video games are believed to be the contributing factor to cases of youth violence. These games have been blamed for school shootings, youth crimes, and sexist violence. Lionel Tate, a 12-year-old boy at the time of his actions, is a good case study to examine. Tate was charged with first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole on March 9; 2001.tate's convic......middle of paper......clear from the above observations that violent games and violent scenes in these games most influence the behaviors of our youth today. To have any chance of success in eradicating this problem, we must publicize these events and let the public see the effects of crime. This will help teach children and young people how to prevent violence and crime by solving problems in a democratic and non-violent way.COMMENTALWAYS USE TIMES NEW ROMAN FONT 12CITE YOUR WORK USING APA STYLE EVERY PARAGRAPH CITED AT THE END AT LEAST LINE INTERFACE MUST BE 2.0 Bibliography From juvenile delinquency to adult crime: criminal careers, justice policies and prevention. Rolf Loeber; David P. Farrington, Oxford University Press, 2012. Sourcebook on juvenile justice: past, present and future. Albert R. Roberts. Oxford University Press.