After reading this chapter, students should be able to:

1. Summarize the major research findings as they relate to religion and delinquency.

2. Discuss the impact of work on delinquency.

3. Summarize the major findings and conclusions regarding the effects of media violence exposure, and explain why researchers continue to debate its importance. 

4. Describe the potential risks and benefits of social media engagement as it relates to crime and delinquency.

5. Describe the relationship between drug use and delinquency. How does drug use contribute to delinquency, and to what extent?

6. Discuss the availability of firearms in the United States, and describe the relationship between juvenile access to firearms and violent behavior.

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