NCJ Number
156980
Journal
Chronicle Volume: 4 Issue: 1 Dated: (Summer 1995) Pages: 29-33
Date Published
1995
Length
5 pages
Annotation
The rate of juvenile delinquency has been historically low in Japan, compared to other western countries, and this article explains contributing factors.
Abstract
The following factors are cited as influencing juvenile delinquency in Japan: highly law-abiding citizens, excellent economic performance, low unemployment rate, high educational standards, informal social control in local communities, geographic conditions of the country as an island nation, highly cooperative spirit of citizens, strict control by law enforcement authorities, and efficient police investigations. These factors are evaluated according to four broad categories: socioeconomic, legal and administrative, cultural, and demographic and geographic factors. 18 references