Several external causes have been presented as driving forces behind decisions to participate in juvenile delinquency. These external causes range from the societal interactions and relationships of a juvenile to issues such as substance abuse.

In your initial response, identify an external cause that you believe presents the biggest risk for juveniles and is most likely to lead them to participate in delinquency.

Explain the primary issues associated with the external cause you have selected and defend why it is a bigger risk for juveniles as opposed to other potential external causes.

Initial posts must be a minimum of 350 words not counting the repeating of the question or reference list, and incorporate material from at least two (2) cited sources.