01:920:222 Chapter Notes - Chapter Hirschi, Walker, & Gottfredson: Self-Control
24 Apr 2019
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Control theories assume that the jd results in an individual"s bond to society is weak or broken. Wolfgang"s cohort follows that careers of males born in philly in 1945 until their 18th birthday. The key finding was that a small percentage of delinquents are responsible for a majority of all crimes for of crime. Every offender has a criminal career (short or long) Career criminals are the people with a long career. Prevalence of criminality is defined in terms of participation. To define the career criminals, we need to know the frequency of crimes committed. Onset - the beginning of a criminal career. A general theory of crime -- gottfredson & hirschi. Control theories are theories that emphasize the prevention of crime by having painful consequences on the individual. The more mischievous the offenses are, the greater their number and the more depraved the offender is. People with low self esteem crave instant gratification.
