The article deals with the issues of social prevention of adolescent disorders, the reasons for the change in self-awareness. The concepts of "delinquent" and "preventive measures" have been clarified taking into account the individual characteristics of the research subject. The delicate behavior is described, its constituent structures are revealed.

      In social work, measures are considered to be implemented within the first, second and third prevention. In addition, it was possible to identify several social factors in the emergence of behavioral offenses: upbringing in the family and the immediate environment of a teenager; the environment of adolescence, the penetration of stereotypes of behavior into the youth environment; biological factors and much more.

      The problems of social prevention of adolescent deviation, the reasons for the change in adolescent self-awareness, general principles of preventive activities and individual corrective work are considered, the main conditions for effective work with adolescents with deviant behavior are analyzed.