Discussion Post: Social Work and Deviant Behavior
• Do you believe prostitution should be a criminal offense? Why or why not?
• Should children who commit violent acts be held responsible for their actions? What should the response to juvenile violence be: treatment or punishment (or some combination, or something else)? How can juvenile violence be prevented?
Problem
In a (minimum) one-page, describe the difference between crime and deviance. Using sociological knowledge, discuss reasons why some people are more likely to be convicted of a crime than others.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Reference
(VCU. (n.d). Deviance and Social Control.
YouTube Video: "Crime: Crash Course Sociology #20".