ADJUS-120 Lecture Notes - Lecture 30: Iatrogenesis, Restorative Justice, Labeling Theory

• School: Diablo Valley College
• Department: Administration Of Justice
• Course: ADJUS-120
• Professor: sinsel

Document Summary

A person becomes delinquent because of an excess of definitions favourable to violation of law over definitions unfavourable to violation of law . In addition to favourable definitions (i. e. , differential association), differential reinforcement also is important. Negative labeling (e. g. , using words like delinquent , arrestee , dope fiend , thief ) can lead a person so labeled to act in ways consistent with the label (i. e. , reoffend). Both neutralisation theory and labeling theory inform the practice of restorative justice. Focus is on the act not the actor. Offender is confronted with the victim and impact of the offence. A process whereby parties with a stake in a specific offence collectively resolve how to deal with the aftermath of the offence and its implications for the future . Not a soft response to youthful offending. As with formal cautioning, a young offender must admit to the offence to be eligible for a conference.