Why are some delinquents destined to become persistent criminals as adults while other delinquents desist?

  1. According to the social development model, parental attachment affects a child’s behavior for life. Is it possible that serial killers failed to achieve parental attachments?
  2. How does the interactionist theory explain delinquent gang behavior?
  3. Why are some delinquents destined to become persistent criminals as adults while other delinquents desist?
  4. Describe how “Fast Track” can reduce crime.
  5. Do you believe it is a latent trait that makes a person crime prone, or is crime a function of environment and socialization?