Crime Prevention or Offender Treatment Program Review: Social Bonding and Control Theory
The theories you will use for this assignment.
Chapter 6: Social Bonding and Control Theory
- Early Control Theories
- Social Bonding Theory
- Self-Control Theory
Using the Crime Solutions Program DatabaseLinks to an external site. of programs, locate 1 program that is based on social bonding or control theories.
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| A list of programs will appear under the search filter box. These are the programs you can choose from. Read the summary to Click on the program Title to read about it. |
| Under the Program Description there is a section titled Program Theory. Most will have fairly detailed explanations of which theories a program is based on.
Submit the name of the theory and briefly explain how the program practices align with the theory.
Here is a chart explaining some of the main differences between social learning and social bonding based programs.
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Component
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Social Learning Theory Based Programs
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Social Bonding and Control Theory Based Programs
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Focus on Behavior Modification
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Positive Reinforcement: Emphasizes rewarding positive behaviors.
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Family Therapy: Engages family members to improve relationships.
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Negative Reinforcement and Punishment: Discourages negative behaviors.
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Parental Involvement: Increases parents’ engagement in children’s lives.
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Role Models and Mentorship
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Influential Figures: Includes mentors and counselors modeling prosocial behavior.
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Mentorship Programs: Provides community mentors for support and guidance.
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Peer Influence: Works to create positive peer influences.
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Peer Group Activities: Facilitates positive peer interactions and activities.
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Skill Building and Education
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Life Skills Training: Teaches problem solving, decision making, and coping strategies.
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Life Skills Training: Teaches problem solving, decision making, and coping strategies.
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Educational Support: Provides education and vocational training.
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Educational Support: Provides education and vocational training.
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Family and Community Involvement
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Family Therapy and Support:Engages families in the intervention process.
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Family Therapy: Engages family members to improve communication and relationships.
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Community Programs: Fosters a supportive network within the community.
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Community Programs:Encourages participation in community activities.
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Cognitive Behavioral Interventions
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Cognitive Restructuring:Modifies thought patterns contributing to criminal behavior.
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Counseling and Support Services: Offers individual counseling and support groups.
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Behavioral Techniques:Implements structured activities to change behavior.
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Holistic Approach
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Multiple Areas of Life:Addresses various life areas like education and employment.
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Comprehensive Services:Integrates multiple services to address youth and family needs.
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Integrated Services:Coordinates with multiple services for comprehensive support.
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Collaborative Efforts:Encourages collaboration among various stakeholders.
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Recreational and Extracurricular Activities
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Sports and Recreation: Provides opportunities for sports and recreational activities.
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Arts and Culture: Encourages involvement in arts and cultural programs.
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