Frank Hopkins Juvenille justice# 2

Select and post your response to ONE situation from any chapter that interests you the most. 

 Chapter 4.

1. Locate a recent juvenile case using the Internet. Analyze the delinquent act(s), the juvenile delinquent(s), and any other social or biological factors that are available.
   • Post a two paragraph discussion summarizing the article AND explaining which theories apply to the delinquency.
   • Which theories appear to have the best real life adaptation, in this case and in other juvenile cases?
2. Read the postings of your classmates.  Respond to at least 2 of your classmates’ postings.  Do you agree?  Disagree?  Why?

Chapter 5.

1. Study Reckless's containment theory in your textbook. Apply it to three common delinquent acts; shoplifting, drug use, and fighting.
   • How can Reckless's four motivating and restraining forces for delinquency apply in each case?
   • Post a paragraph for each of the three delinquent acts, giving realistic examples of juveniles experiencing these forces.
2. Read the postings of your classmates. Respond to at least 2 of your classmates’ postings.  Do you agree?  Disagree?  Why?