What Are the Pros and Cons of Removing Status Offenses

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Essay

What are the pros and cons of removing status offenses from state juvenile courts?

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Definitions:

Securely Attached

Describes an attachment style where individuals feel confident and are able to form trusting, lasting relationships.

Trust vs. Mistrust

The first stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, occurring in infancy, where the challenge involves developing trust when adequately cared for or mistrust if not.

Generativity vs. Stagnation

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where middle-aged adults face the challenge of contributing to the next generation or experiencing a sense of unproductiveness.

Erikson's Ages

The eight stages of psychosocial development outlined by Erik Erikson, each of which is characterized by a specific conflict that individuals must resolve.