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The Link Between Intellectual Disability And Juvenile Delinquency, Scarlet Bates
The Link Between Intellectual Disability And Juvenile Delinquency, Scarlet Bates
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The correlation between intellectual disability and juvenile delinquency is striking. Across the globe we see a higher number of offenders with an intellectual disability. Youths with intellectual disabilities may be more likely to engage in delinquent behavior. Early identification and intervention for intellectual disabilities, along with support for social and emotional development, could be crucial in reducing the likelihood of juvenile delinquency.