Provide a brief description of Hirschi’s social control theory (be sure to include each of the bonds). What are the policy implications of social control theory for curbing delinquency? Give an example of a program based on this theory. Finally, describe three shortcomings of social control theory as an explanation for delinquency.
Define primary and secondary deviance. Identify and discuss the juvenile justice policy implications of labeling theory (what are the ways labeling theory would suggest the juvenile should be handled) by citing examples from the assigned reading “Saints and the Roughnecks.”
Discuss the differences between the adolescent-limited offenders and the life-course persistent offenders. What is the key determinant of whether one continues committing delinquency/crime? What is an example of policy recommendation based on the developmental perspective?
Discuss the concept of supporting zero tolerance policies with the use of environmental security measures. What types of security countermeasures are typically used in schools? Which schools are more likely to see the use of security countermeasures? What are the negative effects of these safe environments?
Discuss the disproportionate involvement of students with special education disabilities with school discipline protocols. How large is the disproportionate involvement? For whom is it greatest? How does this disproportionate involvement intersect with other characteristics, such as race?
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