Assignment Details 
Choose at least 3 of the following theories of delinquent behavior, and explain the history of the theory, how the theory applies to juveniles, and the specific behaviors or attitudes that may be considered normal for the offender’s age per the theorists’ conclusions as well as culture or social status.

Theories to choose from include the following:

Strain Theory  
Social Disorganization Theory  
Drift Theory  
Differential Association Theory  
Labeling Theory  
Social Control Theory  
Positivism and Rational Choice  
Systems Theory and Other Biosocial Theories  
Cognitive Theories of Desistance