Juvenile delinquency is an important social problem.
The number of the crimes has increased and the problem is being widely discussed. However the discussions most often concentrate merely on the fact itself and its scale, and tend to forget the factors that determine the situation. The problem in Lithuania has received little attention so far. To better understand why young people commit crimes it is essential to know the factors that determine juvenile delinquency. The article discusses social factors that influence the criminal behavior of underage people.