Differentiate between the function of punishment and the purpose of law according to the Durkheimian and Marxist perspectives.
Discuss the two competing world views regarding the cause of delinquency that have existed over the centuries. What are the important concepts of each view?
What characteristics are present when delinquency is the highest? Why?
Differentiate between the five risk and protective factors. Provide examples
Differentiate between the five risk and protective factors. Provide examples of each view
Discuss the key aspects of adolescent development
Discuss the three developmental pathways to delinquency to include the behaviors associated with each.
Why are prevention and intervention programs important? What has been shown to be most effective in reducing delinquency?
Differentiate between the three levels of child maltreatment
Discuss the nature vs. nurture conflict and explain these opposing views on the cause of delinquency