CRJ180 Week 4 Assignment - Juvenile Delinquency and Justice

CRJ180: Juvenile Delinquency and Justice

Week 4 Assignment

Alex’s Troubled Choices Worksheet

Please answer the following questions using well-developed sentences or short paragraphs, using your own words. This worksheet requires at least 3 credible sources cited in Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) format.

1. Describe both the protective factors and the risk factors Alex is experiencing. (Hint: Revisit Chapter 7 for guidance but paraphrase your response to showcase your understanding.) 

2. Propose strategies or interventions the guidance counselor could suggest to Alex and his family, including explanations to support your suggestions. (Hint: Revisit Chapter 8 for guidance.) 

3. Explain how three delinquency-related theories from the textbook accurately explain Alex’s behavior, providing support for your rationale. (Hint: Revisit Chapters 3 through 7 for guidance.)

4. Propose specific changes Alex should make, whether related to personal choices, external influences, or a blend of both, to prevent a lifetime pattern of delinquency.

Sources

Support your writing with at least three credible, relevant, and appropriate sources. Format your citations in accordance with Strayer Writing Standards.

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