If You Were Trying to Develop an Early-Intervention Program for At-Risk

question 43

Essay

If you were trying to develop an early-intervention program for at-risk youth based on Gottfredson and Hirschi's self-control theory, how would you design the program? What would your main goals be?

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Definitions:

Overlap

The extent to which different tasks, interests, or responsibilities share common elements, areas, or aspects.

Boundary Spanner

An individual who operates at the edges or interface of two or more domains, groups, or organizations, facilitating interaction and understanding.

Information Broker

An individual or entity that collects, compiles, and distributes information from various sources.

Functional Units

Organizational segments specialized in different tasks within a company, each contributing to the overall functionality.