Objectives: This study aims to use the perspective of three criminal theories: social disorganization, differential association and labeling theory to understand and possibly addressing issues related to education, socio-economic status. and the social dilemmas linked to the incarceration of minors. Specifically, the study aims to answer the following research questions: Do education, socioeconomic status, and social dilemmas affect juvenile incarceration in America? How can education, socioeconomic status, and social issues reduce the juvenile incarceration rate in America? What are the environmental factors that predetermine the criminal outcome of minors? Many questions, theories, and researchers are generated to address a problem of this magnitude. The raw data one uses to conceptualize can prevent strong conviction when presenting this type of data across a broad spectrum. The intentions of your study should focus solely on the prevention process rather than simply presenting factual material to its audience. Stereotypes, assumptions and overgeneralizations need to be addressed. Misreporting within the minority group tends to produce more convincing statistics. “Adult offenders often begin their criminal careers as children with little hope and little help” (Comey, 2005, p. 12). This research will attempt to find pre-indicators that will help address the rate of juvenile delinquency. Nature of the Problem: Do education, economics, and social issues affect juvenile incarceration in America? Winters (1997) stated that “crime statistics indicate that levels of academic achievement, school attendance, and graduation rates play an important role; Declining employment leads to drug-related crimes. (June 10, 2009). The Washington Times (Washington, DC), p. A17, extracted from the Questia database: http://www.questia.com/PM.qst. ?a=o&d=5031386194Spence, Ralph B. (1950). Impact of education on juvenile delinquency, 24 pp. 3-9 (1), retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/pss/. 2263979 United Nations Guidelines for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency (Riyadh Guidelines), adopted and proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 45/112 of 14 December 1990, available at http://www.unhchr.ch /html/menu3/b/h_comp47.htm. Winters, Calif. (1997). Learning Disabilities, Criminal Delinquency, and Special Education Placement, 32 (126), 451+. Retrieved January 30, 2011 from the Questia database: http://www.questia.com/PM. qst?a=o&d=5000465057