Thread by @michelle_furlow

Good morning, friends. Join me at 11:00am, cst, to examine individual explanations of juvenile delinquency.

THINKING CHALLENGE: People freely choose ALL their behaviors, motives, emotions such as greed, revenge, need, anger, lust, jealousy, thrill-seeking

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Good morning friends! I'm actually tweeting from the office today, and according to my water bottle I'm feeling awesome. So let's jump into this discussion of individual causes of delinquency.

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Since the outset of the juvenile justice system, people have wanted to understand why juveniles commit crimes.

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Why do you think juvenile crime captures our interest and attention?

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Of the theories covering in Chapter 04, which sounds most intriguing to learn more about?

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Now do NOT get overwhelmed, my JVD friends, we are really only brushing up on these theories. We would go much more in-depth in Criminology

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So we are really focusing on the basics of each theory & trying to understand how each theory may apply differently to a juvenile population

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THINKING CHALLENGE: Can you utilize theories that have explained ADULT behavior and assume they will also apply to juveniles?

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Choice theory and deterrence theory has its roots in the Classical School, a theory that examined how individuals behave, assuming they have free will

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THINKING CHALLENGE: How would you classify free will?

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The Classical School was based on the belief that people are fundamentally rational

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If people are fundamentally rational, then well written laws with proscribed punishments will keep people on a law-abiding path

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THINKING CHALLENGE: Do you believe that the fear of punishment actually stops people from breaking the law

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THINKING CHALLENGE: Which emotion do you think people struggle the most to control rationally?

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THINKING CHALLENGE: In order for a punishment to be effective, it needs to be swift

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THINKING CHALLENGE: In order for a punishment to be effective, it needs to be certain

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THINKING CHALLENGE: In order for punishment to be effective, it needs to be severe (fit the crime)

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The Classical School evolved today into the concept of Choice Theory, the underlying belief that people have the ability to choose their behavior

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Choice Theory came to light as a reaction to the rising crime rates of the 1960s and 1970s. As the crime rates rose, the rehabilitative approach was seen as too soft on offenders

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Choice theory examines how offenders are rational actors, weighing the risk v the reward of criminal activity

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THINKING CHALLENGE: Do juveniles have the ability to control their emotional responses?

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Choice theory suggests that opportunity is the center point of juvenile crime.

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THINKING CHALLENGE: Which movie BEST captures kids taking advantage of an opportunity ... to throw a party!?

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The key to understanding Routine Activities Theory is that crime is the result of the #OPPORTUNITY to commit the act in presenting itself, when the conditions are right, crime will occur

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A great example of current practice of Routine Activities Theory is the social media movement of the #9PMRoutine in which local departments encourage residents to make sure their doors are locked at 9pm every evening

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Check your local department's social media, do they encourage the @9PMRoutine1

What are some of your favorite reminders?

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Deterrence Theory also has it's roots in the Classical School.

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Deterrence assumes that as individuals can thinking through their behavior, they will weigh the negatives of the behavior.

The risks of 'getting caught' will outweigh any benefits of the crime

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THINKING CHALLENGE: Have you ever been tempted to break the law, but stopped because you were certain you'd be caught?

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In line with our earlier question ... Deterrence Theory assumes that juveniles have the ability to be rational.

Do they?

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Most juveniles are aware of the concept of punishment, so what restricts their ability to see the potential long-term consequences of their actions?

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THINKING CHALLENGE: Prisons have existed for a long time, but there is still crime. Why?

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What factors influence a young person's ability to control their behavior?

Or perhaps be less in control of their behavior?

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If you read this far, in your response, include your favorite gif of a kid doing something unexpected! And be sure to join me NEXT week as we examine the Positivist School & Biological/Psychological explanations

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How would you grade today's discussion of the Classical School & Rational Choice Theory?

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If you followed along today, are you ...

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I've got to finish up my grading of Unit 01 for my Criminology students, so for now, I'll see you all next week!

I hope this interactive learning opportunity was informative. Best to you!