Sudeshna Das, University of New Haven In the United States, juvenile crime is an area of major concern. Research on delinquency often examines indicators existing at the early stages of development (McCluskey et al., 2004). Relatedly, school absenteeism affects students’ performance and can lead to long-term effects (Ginsburg et al., 2014; Aucejo & Romano, 2016).Breaking the Cycle of Absenteeism: Strategies for Prevention