Juvenile justice & Delinquency Theory
Assignment Details – in a 300 word post address the following
A young person is caught stealing a bicycle. It is the individual’s first criminal offense. Using what you’ve learned, address the following:
- How would the legal system have dealt with the youthful offender in the early 20th century compared to now?
- Which of these approaches do you think is the most beneficial to that individual? Explain your reasons.
Be specific and refer to sources that have informed your opinion.
Requirements: 300 or more words in depth
This is the course text book we are using that you can use for a reference
Bartollas, C., & Schmalleger, F. (2017). Juvenile Delinquency (Justice Series) (3rd Edition). Pearson Education (US).
