Let’s speak a bit about John Braithwaite’s idea of “reintegrative shaming” from this module’s examine of labeling. That is significantly invaluable in discussions of juvenile delinquency, when — it’s hoped/believed — the offender has a greater probability of rehabilitation. Suppose there’s a 16-year previous boy in the neighborhood the place you reside who has had some minor bother with the regulation up to now (vandalism, truancy, and so on.). Nevertheless, one night time, this boy sees a automotive operating exterior of a retailer with no driver in it. On impulse, he jumps in and goes for a joyride, in a while wrecking the automotive and inflicting a number of thousand ‘ price of injury. Juvenile courts have “adjudicated him delinquent” (which is their means of claiming that he is accountable), and have ordered that he stay in a juvenile detention facility till his 18th birthday.
Effectively, that day is right here. He’s now 18, and about to be launched. Primarily based on what we learn about labeling and reintegrative shaming, how would you plan to reintegrate this individual again into the group, if in any respect? How might residents, colleges, enterprise Help? How may you Help? Or, would you not Help?

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