The purpose of this research paper will be to investigate the conflicting theories on causes and treatment of violent juvenile crime in the United States. A review of the literature on the proposed subject will be performed and findings will be critically analyzed to provide an integration of information.
The literature review to be analyzed will include the following subjects relevant to the topic: an introduction to juvenile crime, with trends and prevalence, state and federal activities, and criminal justice; conflicting theories, with the POM theory, social control theory, social bonding theory, and containment theory; causes of juvenile crime, including risk factors, and aspects of recidivism; and treatment of juvenile crime, consisting of violence reduction and prevention, mental health considerations, and barriers to successful self-help or treatment.
The findings of this research paper will provide useful information for a more integrated understanding of the causes and treatment of violent juvenile crime in the United States.
1. Introduction............................................ 1
Statement of the Problem................................ 1
Background of the Problem............................... 2
Study Rationale......................................... 5
Purpose of the Study.................................... 6
Importance of the Study................................. 6
Research Method......................................... 6
2. Outline of Literature Review............................ 7
Introduction to Juvenile Crime in the U.S............... 7
Conflicting Theories.................................... 9
Causes of Juvenile Crime in the U.S.....................11
Treatment of Juvenile Crime in the U.S..................13
3. References..............................................16
CONFLICTING THEORIES ON CAUSES & TREATMENT
OF VIOLENT JUVENILE CRIME I...