The Psychological Theories Of Crime - 2359 Words

Introduction â€Å"Offending behaviour rises steeply as age increases, with over 80% of offences committed by 14 to 16-year- olds.† (Risk and Protective Factors, 2005) Youth crime and violence are pressing issues, there has been an increase in the seriousness of youth crimes over the years. Young offenders are not receiving proper legal treatment because of the lack of efficiency and emphasis on rehabilitation in the current system. There are a couple points that prove the Youth Criminal Justice Act is too lenient, the risk factors and assessment are not accurate, and treatment for youths is not efficient. How does my topic relate to the field of psychology? My topic relates back to the psychological theories of crime. John Bowlby is known†¦show more content†¦What further research do you think should be done regarding the issue? Some further research that should be done regarding this issue is that there should be more prevention programs for youths who are already struggling with issues in their lives. There should also be more programs in schools that relate back to young offenders and mental illness and how it affects many people these days. There should also be different types of programs for when youths are convicted of an offence and have some type of issue, while receiving jail time there should be a type of program inside the jail to help them learn while serving their time. Youth Criminal Justice Act Objective The Youth Criminal Justice Act is too lenient and is not an effective deterrent to criminal activity. While there are many advantages to the Youth Criminal Justice Act, there are also many disadvantages about this Act as well. In section 5 of the youth Criminal Justice Act, it states that the objectives are to: â€Å"(a) Provide an effective and timely response to offending behaviour outside the bounds of judicial measures; (b) Encourage young persons to acknowledge and repair the harm caused to the victim and the community; (c) Encourage families of young persons — including extended families where appropriate — and the community to become involved in