Biosocial Theory Among Juvenile Delinquency (970 words)

There are several theories that explain why juveniles become delinquent. Some of the sociological theories include anomie, social disorganization, drift theory, and differential association theory. Locate a sociological theory (it does not have to be one of the theories listed previously), and explain that theory with its relation to juvenile delinquency. Please note that sociological theories relate to society and external influences over a juvenile, not psychological influences (which relate to internalization within a person) or biological influences (which concern physical problems).
You are a sociologist, and you are noticing that the juveniles in your area are starting to cause legal problems and are beginning to overload the juvenile court system.
• Once you decide on the theory, describe how it relates to juveniles by explaining what the theory believes causes the juvenile problems.
• Explain what you could do in your position to aid in alleviating these problems.
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Introduction
The intent of this research paper is to describe how Biosocial Theory Among Juvenile Delinquency relates to juveniles by explaining what the theory believes causes the juvenile problems. I will list and describe the theoretical explanations of delinquent and non-delinquent behaviors. Furthermore, I will explain what I could do in my position (as a Sociologist) to aid in alleviating these problems. And finally, I will conclude my theoretical perspective of Biosocial Theory and how further research is needed to assist the legal problems of the juvenile court system.
List and describe the theoretical explanations of delinquent and non-delinquent behaviors.
1. Classical School Theories – Focuses on the free will and choice making of committing such as crime and/or delinquency (Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 2014).
a. Deterrence Theory- general and specific (Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 2014). Rational Choice Theory- the cost and benefits that comes with committing...