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1. Assignment: Individual Theories
• Resource: pp. 47-80 of Juvenile Delinquency: The Core.
• Write a 500- to 750-word paper explaining why some adolescents are motivated to commit crimes while others in similar circumstances are not. Support your explanation by applying at least two of the following individual theories of delinquency: o Routine activities theory o General deterrence theory o Specific deterrence theory o Biochemical theory o Neurological theory o Genetic theory o Psychodynamic theory o Behavioral theory o Cognitive theory
• Format your paper according to APA standards.
• Cite at least two sources to support your explanation.
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1. CheckPoint: Delinquency Deterrence Response
• Write a 300- to 350-word response explaining how the threat of punishment does or does not deter juvenile delinquency. Provide examples of general deterrence, specific deterrence, and situational crime prevention strategies. Additionally, identify which concepts of deterrence you believe offer the best method for controlling juvenile crime.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------