Based on the Empirical Support for the Effectiveness of Risk

question 44

Essay

Based on the empirical support for the effectiveness of risk assessment instruments, both community probation offices and correctional services employ these tools in the management of young offenders. Discuss similarities and differences among the risk assessment tools Chapter 4 discusses.

Recognize the historical and social context of the industrial revolution.

Describe the characteristics, significance, and examples of social networks and reference groups.

Evaluate the impact of technological and social differences across historical types of societies.

Discuss the influence of group dynamics on individual behavior, including conformity, bystander apathy, and group conflict.

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Definitions:

Social Citizenship

The rights and duties of citizens which pertain to their social welfare and participation in the social life of the community, beyond merely legal or civil aspects.

Social Movements

Social movements are organized collective efforts by groups of people to bring about or resist social, political, or economic changes within a society.

Increasingly Violent

Describes a situation or trend where the frequency or intensity of violence is growing over time.

Increasingly Local

A trend or movement towards prioritizing local community issues, culture, and economies, often as a response to globalisation.