SOCIOL 4511 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Youthbuild, Deinstitutionalisation, Juvenile Court
2 Apr 2017
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Primary prevention = improving the general well-being of individuals. Secondary prevention = intervening with children and young people who are potentially at risk. Tertiary prevention = intervening with adjudicated juvenile offenders through such measures as substance abuse treatment and imprisonment. Refers to interventions designed to prevent the development of criminal potential in individuals. Claims that delinquent in adolescence is influenced by. Behavioral and attitudinal patterns that have been learned during an individual"s development . Risk factor a negative prior factor in an individual"s life that increases the risk of occurrence of a future delinquent act. Protective factor a positive prior factor in an individual"s life that decreases the risk of occurrence of a future delinquent act. To improve the quality of care that parents provide to their children. Children had fewer convictions than control group and were less likely to drink alcohol. Translated into substantial financial benefits for the: improving parenting skills government and tax payers.
