To prepare for this Discussion:

- Review the article, "Collective Efficacy, Authoritative Parenting, and Delinquency: A Longitudinal Test of a Model Integrating Community and Family Level Processes." Consider the role of collective efficacy in preventing and reducing criminal behavior.

- Reflect on the strengths and limitations of collective efficacy in terms of preventing and reducing criminal behavior.

USE REFERENCE:

Simons, R. L., Simons, L. G., Burt, C. H., Brody, G. H., & Cutrona, C. (2005). Collective efficacy, authoritative parenting, and delinquency: A longitudinal test of a model integrating community and family level processes. Criminology, 43(4), 989-1029. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Assignment

To prepare for this assignment:
· Review the article, "The Role of Attenuated Culture in Social Disorganization Theory." Consider principles of disorganization theory, paying particular attention to various aspects of the theory as explanations for criminal behavior.
· Think about similarities and differences among social conflict, social disorganization, and rational choice theories.

The assignment (2-3 pages):
· Briefly describe social conflict theory, social disorganization theory, and rational choice theory.
· Compare (similarities and differences) social conflict theory, social disorganization theory, and rational choice theory, using specific examples in your comparison.
· Based on your comparison, describe at least one insight or conclusion you might draw.

USE REFERENCE:

Warner, B. (2003). The role of attenuated culture in social disorganization theory. Criminology, 41(1), 73-98. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.