Delinquency, Development, And Social Policy (current Perspectives In Psychology)
by David E. Brandt /
2006 / English / PDF
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In this book, David E. Brandt examines the legal, psychological,
and cultural issues relevant to understanding antisocial behavior
in adolescence. Based on his own research and a broad analysis of
recent work in the field, Brandt identifies the factors that are
common in cases of delinquency.The discussion considers the
long-term effects of social issues such as poverty as well as
psychological issues such as the high levels of stress and
anxiety suffered during childhood by many delinquents. He shows
how a failure to meet the developmental needs of childrenat both
the family level and at a broader social and political levelis
at the core of the problem of juvenile delinquency. Brandt
concludes with an inquiry into how best to prevent delinquency.
Programs that address the developmental needs of children, Brandt
argues, are more effective than policing, juvenile courts, or
incarceration.
In this book, David E. Brandt examines the legal, psychological,
and cultural issues relevant to understanding antisocial behavior
in adolescence. Based on his own research and a broad analysis of
recent work in the field, Brandt identifies the factors that are
common in cases of delinquency.The discussion considers the
long-term effects of social issues such as poverty as well as
psychological issues such as the high levels of stress and
anxiety suffered during childhood by many delinquents. He shows
how a failure to meet the developmental needs of childrenat both
the family level and at a broader social and political levelis
at the core of the problem of juvenile delinquency. Brandt
concludes with an inquiry into how best to prevent delinquency.
Programs that address the developmental needs of children, Brandt
argues, are more effective than policing, juvenile courts, or
incarceration.