CRJ 240 ASSIGNMENT WEEK 1
Theories & Models Brief Description My View
Rational Choice Theory Extension of deterrence doctrine that focus on rational calculations and cost before delinquent acts are committed
See pg 5
Positivism(Biological & Physiological) dominant philosophical perspective of juvenile justice argues that human behavior is determined and that the causes of crime can be discovered through rigorous scientific measurement
See Pg 4
Elliott and Colleagues’ Integrated Social Process Theory
offer “an explanatory model that expands and synthesizes traditional strain, social control, and social learning perspectives into a single paradigm that accounts
for delinquent behavior and drug use
See Pg 5
Justice Model
punishment model that believes both juvenile and adult offenders are responsible enough for their actions and deserve to be punished proportionately to the seriousness of their offenses if they violate the law
See Pg 4
Crime Control Model
assumes that offenders have free will and should be punished with harsh penalties, such as long prison sentences, to protect society
See Pg 4
Balanced and Restorative Justice Model
ensures resources are allocated equally among efforts to ensure accountability to crime victims, to increase competency in offenders, and to enhance community safety
See Pg 4
Conflict Theory
Some theories emphasize the importance of socioeconomic class, some focus primarily on power and authority,
and others emphasize group and cultural conflict
See Pg 4
Reinforcement Theory
behavior is governed by its consequent rewards and punishments as reflected in the history of the individual.
See Pg 4
Social Process Theories
examine the interactions between people
and their environment that influence individuals to become involved in criminal or delinquent behaviors
See Pg 4
Medical Model
first treatment model which argues that youth crime is caused by factors that can be identified, isolated, and treated as in the case of a disease.
See Pg 4
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