Criminal JusticeName LecturerCourseDateDiscuss how Transitional Changes in the areas of education, family, and employment that young people go through as part of the process of growing up may lead to delinquency and criminal behaviorIntroductionThe rise in delinquency and criminal behaviors among young people is a major challenge for governments in many countries. Globally, the number and diversity of youth-related crimes have been increasing over the years. Studies show that crimes and delinquency among young people are caused by a combination of several factors, some of which are associated with changes in the young people’s lives as they grow. These factors lead to the destruction of social ties in families and strained relationships with the society. This paper gives a detailed analysis of how transitional changes in the areas of family, education and employment may lead to criminal behaviors and delinquency among young people. How Transitional Changes in Family and Employment Lead to Delinquency and Criminal Behaviors There is sufficient evidence from research to show that transitional changes in the family that young people go through when growing up may lead to criminal behaviors and delinquency. This can