When Judges Assign Youthful Offenders to Social Workers and Counselors

question 7

Multiple Choice

When judges assign youthful offenders to social workers and counselors, rather than sending them to reform school or jail, they are using diversion, which testifies to the power of

• A) labeling theory.
• B) neutralization.
• C) shaming.
• D) degradation ceremonies.

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Definitions:

Collectivistic Societies

Societies that prioritize the needs and goals of the group over the desires of the individual, emphasizing community, cooperation, and interdependence.

Relationship Orientations

The inclination or preference towards certain types of interactions or bonds with others, influencing personal connections.

Social Identity

An individual's sense of who they are, based on their group membership(s).

Virginians

Residents or natives of Virginia, a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.