Behavioral contagion and official delinquency: epidemic course in adolescence

Article Abstract:

The Epidemic Modeling of the Onset of Social Activities paradigm was used to study the cumulative onset curve for frankly delinquent behaviors, as opposed to 'mildly deviant' behaviors such as smoking, drinking and sexual activity. A number of conceptual mismatches between the theory underlying the model and the model itself were identified. These mismatches include the commitment of delinquent acts by some boys who are not arrested and some boys who were arrested in one instance for delinquent acts but who no longer commit them.

Research, Criminal behavior, Prediction of, Prediction of criminal behavior, Teenagers, Youth, Juvenile delinquency

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Teaching in the social laboratory and the mission of SSSP: some lessons from the Chicago School

Article Abstract:

A proposal to recognize the academic community's contributions was proposed as fitting tribute to Ernest W. Burgess, the first president of the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP). Scholars such as Burgess and Robert Park have made a difference via their collaborative contributions to teaching. The proposed annual SSSP Teaching Community Award aims to honor partnerships, departments or other teaching collectives that have maintained the Chicago School's teaching traditions and the SSSP's progressive mission.

Achievements and awards, Teaching, Society for the Study of Social Problems

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Lessons in courage: Palermo's battle against the Mafia became a real-life civics course

Article Abstract:

Citizens of Palermo, Italy, began to widely confront the terror and totalitarianism fostered by the Mafia in the early 1990s. Teachers, students, civic and political leaders have contributed to the effort encouraging all citizens to organize and associate freely.

Prevention, Organized crime, Mafia, Palermo, Italy

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