SENTENCE OUTLINE
Title: The Effects of Juvenile Delinquency
I. Introduction
A. Juvenile delinquency is a common misdemeanor among young people which is
caused by various motives, is noted by numerous effects, and is affected by
many victims.
B. Juvenile delinquency is a prevailing problem in which one must know and
understand its causes and effects in order to be resolved.
II. The occurrence of juvenile delinquency has been correlated to various motives.
A. Drug use can be one of the reasons for juvenile delinquency.
1. Juveniles may find drugs as a getaway from reality.
2. Juveniles may find drugs as a solution to their problems.
B. Gang involvement can be one of the reasons for juvenile delinquency.
1. Juveniles may find gangs as a feeling of belongingness.
2. Juveniles may find gangs as a sense of purpose in life.
C. Alcohol abuse can be one of the reasons for juvenile delinquency.
1. Juveniles may find alcohol as a source of contentment.
2. Juveniles may find alcohol as a key to their troubles.
D. Sexual behavior can be one of the reasons for juvenile delinquency.
1. Juveniles may find sexual acts as a moment of satisfaction.
2. Juveniles may find sexual acts as a rewarding experience.
III. The occurrence of juvenile delinquency has been noted to have numerous effects.
A. Loss of freedom can possibly be an effect of juvenile delinquency.
1. Juveniles may be separated from family.
2. Juveniles may be isolated from peers.
B. Academic loss can possibly be an effect of juvenile delinquency.
1. Juveniles may have future consequences on college choices.
2. Juveniles may have unforeseen repercussions on career choices.
C. Unsafe neighborhoods can possibly be an effect of juvenile delinquency.
1. Juveniles may threaten the welfare of the people around them.
2. Juveniles may challenge the communities surrounding them.
IV. The occurrence of juvenile delinquency has been heeded to affect many victims.
A. American individuals are victims affected by juvenile delinquency.
B. American families are victims affected by juvenile delinquency.
C. American communities are victims affected by juvenile delinquency.
V. Conclusion
A. Juvenile delinquency is a common misdemeanor among young people which is
caused by various motives, is noted by numerous effects, and is affected by
many victims.
B. Juvenile delinquency is a prevailing problem among young people which is
caused by various motives, such as drug abuse, gang involvement,
alcohol abuse, and sexual behavior, is noted by numerous effects, such
as loss of freedom, academic loss, and unsafe neighborhoods, and is
affected by many victims, such as American individuals, families,
and communities.
TOPIC OUTLINE
Title: The Effects of Juvenile Delinquency
I. Juvenile Delinquency
II. Motives of Juvenile Delinquency
A. Drug use
1. Getaway from reality
2. Solution to their problems
B. Gang involvement
1. Feeling of belongingness
2. Sense of purpose in life
C. Alcohol abuse
1. Source of contentment
2. Key to their troubles
D. Sexual behavior
1. Moment of satisfaction
2. Rewarding experience
III. Effects of Juvenile Delinquency
A. Loss of freedom
1. Separated from family
2. Isolated from peers
B. Academic loss
1. Consequences on college choices
2. Repercussions on career choices
C. Unsafe neighborhoods
1. Threaten the welfare of the people around them
2. Challenge the communities surrounding them
IV. Victims of Juvenile Delinquency
A. American individuals
B. American families
C. American communities
V. Conclusion
