Differential Association-Reinforcement Theory

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This paper examines the use of the differential association-reinforcement theory to help re-adapt juvenile delinquents into new reward systems. The author points out the the plans of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP to observe this practical policy initiative for interacting and guiding families to support the children for environment reconstruction. The paper relates that this aspect of the learning theory proves the validity of giving hope to youths, who have become criminalized by peers or crime organizations, to find a new way of life.

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"This sociological study will examine the role of sociological process theory within the policy formation initiatives that are now being used within social criminological programs. By understanding the theories that present these initiatives, one can realize how theory implicates policy in society. Also, addressing how social development theories play into Differential-Association-Reinforcement will be evaluated to show how effective this theory is in developing policies for institutions. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) uses a social development process for "preventing delinquency; intervening in early delinquent behavior, and responding to serious, violent and chronic offending" (254). In this manner, the process of rewards and punishments are being implemented to help families become more aware of how they teach their children, and what environment they are learning delinquency."

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