Youth Crime and Justice.
Research and Discuss a case in the News that has occurred within the last five years involving a juvenile who committed a violent crime.
Choose a Sociological theory from Chapter Five (strain theory, social learning theory, social control theories “labeling theory, conflict theory, and differential oppression theory” and describe that theory in detail. You may choose to talk about two theories at most.
Use this theory in an attempt to explain why the Juvenile committed the act./crime.
Paper Breakdown
Your paper must include the following:
– Title Page (Not Page One)
– Abstract (150-250 word paragraph summarizing what your paper is all about) Abstract must be in one page alone.
– Introduction to your topic
– Body of the paper
– Conclusions
– Reference Page (Not page 5)
– Attached any article (s) (Copy)
This paper must be a minimum of 5, double –spaced, typed pages. Margins are on inch. 12 inch font. Pictures and graphs may be included in the paper, but it is not considered to be a typed page. All references must be cited within the paper.
