Delinquents

Another theory is the social process theory, which says that criminal behavior is a function of a socialization process. This included the socio-psychological interaction by the offender with institutions and social organizations. This theory suggests that offenders turn to crime as a result of peer group pressure, family problems, poor school performance, legal entanglements and other situations that gradually steer them to criminal behaviors. This theory says that anyone can become a criminal. The main support of this theory stems from the effect of the family on youths who engage in delinquent or violent behaviors. Researcher think there is a linkage between childhood experiences of violence and behavioral problems. I these experiences, children can be victims or eyewitnesses. According to Wolfe, children who witness family violence are more likely to display diminished social competence and behavioral problems than those who do not.

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