Bender, K. (2012). The mediating effect of school commitment in the relationship between youth maltreatment and juvenile delinquency. Children and schools, 1, 37-48. Retrieved December 3, 2013, from ohiolink database. The article attempts to argue that the relationship between maltreatment and delinquency can be resolved by having a strong attachment to school. This is due in part to the positive bonds that a school and its programs can create in a child. To better study these children between the ages of 11 and 15 involved in maltreatment according to the National Survey for Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW). Participants were spoken to verbally and through documents about their involvement in school, delinquent activities, and maltreatment. The study found that school involvement was a key factor in the level of delinquent activities. In turn, young people who did not participate in school activities were more likely to commit delinquent acts and be subject to maltreatment. In the conclusion Bender argues that active involvement in schools should be pursued and encouraged by school boards to help prevent children from committing delinquent acts. Bender says schools with limited resources should assess which students are at greatest risk for delinquent acts and target them first. Programs should be created to help develop social skills as this will help children feel empathy while reducing the possibility of harming others. In closing, Bender cautions that there may be a possibility of reporting errors since the data was collected through a self-report survey. Knudten, R. D. (1975). School delinquency programs: A survey. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 2(4), 346-357. Retrieved December 3, 2013, from ohiolink database. One same...... middle of paper......l districts with better paid salaries. Schuchter believes that even with training, average inner-city teachers will not reach the level of excellent teachers outside the city. According to the Youth Service Bureau (YSB), school is the primary facilitator of youth behavior. Schools often reinforce failures and block future opportunities. Students are labeled for deviant behavior and treated as such throughout their school career. In conclusion, Schuchter maintains that the school system should be rethought. School is often the only entry point into the world of work and this should be changed so that there are a multitude of entry points. Furthermore, we should try to lower the educational requirements of jobs across the board to allow jobs for students who cannot obtain even the most basic level of education..