Age And Link To Crime Flashcards
What is Edgework (Katz 1988 and Lyng 1990) ?
The idea that young people live on the edge and commit crimes for the thrill
How does relative deprivation link to youth crime?
Young people now feel more deprived due to their access to the media
How does control theory link to youth crime?
Control theory claims that people are less likely to commit crimes if they have strong social bonds - young people may not have strong social bonds
How does strain theory link to youth crime?
Strain is the difference between goals and means, young people may have less access to the means to meet goals , meaning that they may turn to crimes to meet these goals
How do anti-school subcultures link to youth crime?
Anti-school subcultures breed anti-authority ideals , which may be replicated towards society
How does labelling link to youth cultures?
If a child internalises a negative label , they may feel as if they have no hope in life and may turn to crime (self-fulfilling prophecy)
What does NIET mean?
Not in education or training
What are the 3 types of justice?
Restorative
Retributive
Reintegrative
Explain reintergative justice
The perpetrator is shamed but not enough to become alienated from society , it causes remorse for their actions
Who termed the phrase - reintegrative justice
Braithwaite
Why do functionalists claim that retributive justice is necessary?
It enforces societys norms and values as prisoners are made an example out of
What is recividism?
Reoffending
What percentage of young people reported themselves as victims of crime (CSEW 2013)
8.4%
