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Question
Describe the findings regarding delinquency around the world as reported in the two International Self-Report Delinquency Studies.
Juvenile delinquency mostly involves minor offenses with only a small proportion of offenders committing serious offenses.
Boys, in all countries, are more likely than girls to commit violent and serious offenses.
The peak ages for committing particular crimes are similar in most countries, for example, 14-15 for vandalism, 16-17 for property crimes, and 18-20 for violent crimes.
Property offenses, especially shoplifting, are more prevalent in cities of Western Europe and Anglo-Saxon countries.
There is a correlation between self-reported delinquency and peer group activities with youths being most likely to misbehave when they are with their peers.
Parental supervision is a powerful predictor of delinquency in all the countries-the less supervision, the more delinquent behavior.