SOC310H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Toshiyori, Young Offenders Act, Deinstitutionalisation
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Chapter 10: what to do about youth crime. Ubuntu my humanity is tied up with your humanity. Labeling theory- young person"s self-concept changes to be consistent with a label, making delinquent behaviour more likely. Literature shows that criminal justice processing doesn"t reduce likelihood of recidivism: contact with system sometimes increases likelihood of subsequent offending. Underlying the retributive paradigm of justice is the idea that punishment should send a message or warning that those who cause hurt and harm will suffer. Relied on custodial sentencing as response to youth offenders prior to ycja in 2003. Notion of the punishable young offender: youth custodial facilities provide sterile environments serving group of youth offenders together (exposure to peers and role models who engage in similar activity), opportunities for further delinquency. Boot camps: facilities or programs that emphasize military-style discipline, physical conditioning, and teamwork in their attempt to both punish and rehabilitate offenders.
