Ex I Essay Qt

1. Each of the various official measures of delinquency presents a different view of juvenile offending. Discuss the UCR findings related to juvenile offending patterns in terms of total numbers of offenses, information on various demographic and crime related characteristics. (Be specific). (1B). What is the ‘behavior continuum’ as it relates to juvenile offenders? (Be specific).

2. What do the Monitoring the Future Survey and the National Youth Survey each tell us about juvenile delinquency? (Be specific). (2B) Discuss the changes occurring to the juvenile justice system starting from 1920 to the 19860s. What was significant about the ‘due process period’? (Be specific).

3. Discuss the differences between the Classical and Positivistic Schools of Criminology. Who were some of the key philosophers withing each school and what did they advocate for? (Be specific). (3B) Briefly discuss the Ex parte Crouse and People v. Turner cases and their significance within the juvenile justice system. (Be specific).

4. Describe William Sheldons body types and how each related to criminality. What is your opinion on Sheldon’s theory? (Be specific). (4B) What role do biological factors play in explaining juvenile delinquency? (Be specific and give examples).

5. You have been selected to serve on a commission that will set the tone for future directions in juvenile justice. You have the opportunity to advocate an underlying theory. Which sociological theory will you advocate for, and why is it the best possible approach for guiding the juvenile justice system? Present strengths and weaknesses from your choice. (Be specific). (5B). The labeling perspective owes much to the ideas of symbolic interactionism. Define and discuss the concept of symbolic interactionism. (Be specific).

Instructions

1. You will have one week to complete Ex I Essay Questions. The questions come from the textbook and our video presentations. Ex I covers Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4.
2. Write out each question first before answering it. You may cut and paste. Highlight the answer to distinguish it from the question. This is not an APA assignment no citations required.
3. Each question is worth 5 pts. Each question contains multiple questions. In order to receive full credit, you must answer each question. Make sure you answer each question completely/thoroughly.
4. All answers must be submitted online THROUGH THE DISCUSSIONS LINK by the due date. The link will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. DO NOT SUBMIT AN ATTACHMENT.
5. One submission per student!!
6. YOU WILL LOSE POINTS IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS!!!
7. See below for example of format:

1. Each of the various official measures of delinquency presents a different view of juvenile offending. Discuss the UCR findings related to juvenile offending patterns in terms of total numbers of offenses, information on various demographic and crime related characteristics. A: The UCR originates from the FBI….. (1B). What is the ‘behavior continuum’ as it relates to juvenile offenders? A: The behavior continuum is a model that highlights the amount of youth involved in ……..