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MNgilen This report examines the relationships between adolescent delinquency and the types of family structures in which adolescents live. It addresses why certain family structures tend to produce lower levels of risk for adolescent delinquency, with an emphasis on the role that father involvement plays in helping adolescents avoid risky behavior. Delinquency is broken down into five categories: theft, violence, running away, disorderly conduct, and weapons use.
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