Exam 9: Labeling Theory

The core part of the restorative justice approach involves a conference between:

According to many labeling theorists, the reaction most likely to increase further delinquency is to:

One of the main reasons for a failure to respond to delinquency is because:

Provide an example of a restorative justice approach that could be implemented by juvenile justice personnel to deal with juveniles who are caught shoplifting. Explain how it would discourage future acts of shoplifting.

Labeling theory draws heavily on which of the following theories?

Explain how the "Saints" and "Roughnecks" illustrate differences in "harsh/rejecting" responses to delinquency.

Agnew and Brezina discuss a "generic version of labeling theory" that draws from the leading versions of labeling theory. What are the main propositions of this generic labeling theory?

Labeling theory is derived from the sociological perspective known as:

Describe strategies of radical nonintervention discussed by Agnew and Brezina. Explain how each would reduce delinquency.

Provide an example of a restorative justice approach that could be implemented by parents whose children are caught shoplifting. Explain how it would discourage future acts of shoplifting.

A central premise of labeling theory is that the "harsh/rejecting" reaction creates a:

What are the major questions addressed by labeling theorists?

Discuss factors that increase the likelihood that juveniles will experience a "harsh/rejecting" reaction to their delinquent behaviors.

When examining the sociodemographic characteristics of juveniles, which group is most likely to experience the harsh/rejecting reaction?

Labeling theorists who favor a policy of radical nonintervention believe such a policy will reduce delinquency. Explain their arguments.

Recently labeling theorists have come to focus on the "informal" reactions to delinquency by parents, teachers, and others. According to labeling theorists, are these informal reactions as important to examine as official reactions? Why or why not? Which of these reactions are more common among juvenile delinquents?

Design an ideal test of labeling theory. Discuss ethical and practical issues that would impede implementation of your design.

Discuss the impact that labeling theory has on the juvenile justice system.

The essential feature(s) of the "condemn the delinquency but accept the juvenile" reaction to juvenile delinquency is/are:

According to Agnew and Brezina, juvenile offenders who are harshly treated and who are _____________ are most likely to respond to harsh reaction with future delinquency.