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THE CAUSES OF DELINQUENCY - University of New Mexico
INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH University OF NEW Mexico Working Paper No.: 2 THE CAUSES OF DELINQUENCY Prepared for the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council January, 1996 NOTE: This working paper provides research information for the New Mexico Criminal and Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council It is not a statement of the Council's views or opinions. INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH Research Team for this Working Paper Marie Clevenger, : Research and writing. Sections 1 and 2 Christopher Birkbeck, : Research and writing, Sections 1 and 3 Table of Contents I Introduction 1 II The CAUSES of DELINQUENCY INDIVIDUAL PROBLEMS Early biological theories Modem biological theories Psychological theories SOCIALIZATION PROBLEMS Inappropriate Values Differential association Differential reinforcement Neutralization theory Weak Links to Conventional Society Negative/Deviant Self Images SOCIETAL PROBLEMS Social disorganization Poor Social/Community Integration Lack of Opportunities for Legitimate Advancement Plural Society, Different Values Opportunities for Crime Lack of Accountability INTEGRATED THEORIES Elliott and Ageton, Glazer Wies 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 12 12 12 12 III USING THEORY TO THINK ABOUT POLICY "RESTORING JUSTICE" AND THE CAUSES OF DELINQUENCY How important is the question of the CAUSES of DELINQUENCY ?
Advocates of the psychoanalytic perspective view offenders as individuals with a mental disorder, who are in need of treatment. Crime is considered a symptom of the underlying disorder. Problems The nature of psychoanalysis makes the gathering of empirical evidence difficult. Information collected is usually from case studies.
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