In the past several decades, juvenile delinquency is a problematic issue that is having a significant impact in society. Many theories, like Social Learning, Control, and Strain theory are developed to explain why juveniles are prone to be delinquent. This study focuses on analyzing the relationship between peers and juvenile delinquency. Juveniles who have more friends are delinquent are hypothesized that are more likely to be delinquent. The data used secondary dataset: a larger evaluation of the Gang Resistance Education & Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program. The study examine whether being a gang member or not differs based on the number of friends they have are good students. In addition, this article analyze whether: there is correlation between the times of being delinquent and the numbers of their friends in gangs. The results suggest that the times of being delinquent are positive correlated to the numbers of close friends in gangs.
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