Assignment: Developmental Theories
Write a 600- to 750-word paper discussing delinquency from the perspective of a developmental theory identified in this week's readings. Address the following:
o Cultural factors influencing delinquency over time
o Childhood development in America
o Age, race, and gender
1. Describe the juvenile justice system in America today and the development of juvenile institutions.
2. Discuss juvenile delinquency and what it means to be at risk.
3. Explore the social changes in juvenile justice over time and social process theories.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.