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roselinechinyere27m

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Discuss the three different explanations for the association between gang membership and delinquency.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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With a plea on the nose, a defendant
 
  a. pleads guilty to the original charge.
  b. pleads guilty only to the top charge.
  c. avoids later prosecution for possibly related offenses.
  d. accepts the maximum sentence.



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Answer to Question 1

 Selection hypothesis. Kids with a history of crime and violence join gangs and maintain their persistent delinquency once they become members.
 Facilitation hypothesis. Gang membership facilitates deviant behavior because it provides the structure and group support for antisocial activities.
 Enhancement hypothesis. Selection and facilitation work interactively, increasing the likelihood of enhanced criminality.

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roselinechinyere27m

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Reply 2 on: Aug 12, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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