Abstract
Juvenile delinquency is a great concern in our society and through understanding of what puts adolescents at risk for criminal activity, there is potential to prevent crime rather than treating the symptoms of criminal actions. This study aims to identify the internal and external attributes that contribute to juveniles engaging in criminal activity. This study focused on four categories of identified risk factors; family cohesion, social support, academic achievement, and personal assets. The research consisted of 23 participants. The findings of this research revealed that on average more than half of our participants showed positive assets that the literature has indicated to promote healthy growth for juveniles. The research also showed that family cohesion was indicated as a significant risk factor for engaging in potentially juvenile delinquent behavior. This project was completed in collaboration between Natasha Rojo and Twinchit C. Salcedo-Singer.