essay qs: juvenile offending

Question 1

What developmental factors increase the risk of juvenile offending?

Answer 1

Poor parental supervision, inconsistent discipline, and insecure attachment are significant predictors (Farrington, 2009).

Question 2

How does peer rejection influence juvenile crime?

Answer 2

Peer rejection is linked to antisocial behavior, particularly when juveniles join deviant peer groups (Dodge & Pettit, 2003).

Question 3

What does the cumulative risk model explain about juvenile offending?

Answer 3

It shows how multiple risk factors (poverty, lack of resources) interact to increase criminal behavior (Pratt & Cullen, 2005).