ess, sibling and parental influence, and divorce have all been known to increase the probability of juvenile delinquency. Child abuse for example is a mentally and physically devastating misfortune that leaves a juvenile confused and conflicted throughout a very important developmental stage in life. Child abuse not only leads to juvenile delinquency in general, but also many other disorders as well such as: Dissociative Identity Disorder, Smoking, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Depression, and even Suicide. Child abuse is just one cause of many that increases a juvenile’s exposure to delinquency. Criminal or delinquent acts are committed across the board by both juvenile and adult, but the offenses that are committed are usually dealt with on a completely different scale. For example, juvenile delinquents are analyzed through a system called the juvenile justice system. The juvenile justice system is comprised of law enforcement, court, and correctional agencies specifically geared towards the handling of delinquent youths. Some scientists believe that if a child or youth has already been entered into the system, then it’s already too late to make a substantial long lasting difference in that individual’s life. Most delinquency models operate under the assumption that in order to make a difference in any youth’s life, than the change must come early in childhood. In order to positively combat childhood delinquency, issues such as poverty, socialization skills, and education must be seriously addressed by implementing programs that engage the individuals mind and physical environment. It is important that the youths of today are able to comprehend that there are other options, the youths must comprehend that gangs, violence, drug abuse, and delinquency are counter productive options that cripple and disable any chance of leading a successful life. There are three levels of intervention: Primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary is structured to assist in the well being of a child through healthcare needs, education, and possibly neighborhood appearance. Secondary intervention focuses on high risk individuals who are on the path to becoming delinquent youths. Tertiary intervention revolves around youths that have already committed delinquent acts and must take part in rehabilitation programs. Intervention and prevention programs can and have been known to be successful if us