Hidden Secrets of Working with Offenders: Criminal Justice Theories
Channel: Doc Snipes
Date: 22/04/2016

Hidden Secrets of Working with Offenders: Criminal Justice Theories

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Counseling the Criminal Offender: Criminal Justice Theories 
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00:00 Introduction and Overview

    Introduction to theories of criminal behavior and what motivates people to commit crimes.
    Encouragement to think about how these theories apply to clients.

01:30 Psychological Theories of Crime

    Exploration of how individual perception and interpretation influence the likelihood of committing crime.
    Key concepts: attributions, stability, internal vs. external factors.

04:30 Cognitive Theory

    Explanation of cognitive approaches to crime, focusing on how personal definitions (e.g., success) affect behavior.

08:00 Antisocial Personality and Addiction

    Discussion on how addiction can mimic antisocial behaviors like impulsivity, lack of empathy, and violations of others' rights.

11:00 Brain Chemistry and Crime

    The impact of neurotransmitter imbalances like dopamine and serotonin in reinforcing criminal behavior.

14:00 Critical Theory and Conflict Theory

    Examination of how the elites in society shape laws and definitions of crime, with a focus on social class conflicts and oppression.

22:00 Rational Choice and Deterrence Theories

    Theories that focus on individual choice and cost-benefit analyses in deciding to commit crimes.

29:30 Labeling Theory

    How labeling individuals as "criminals" or "addicts" affects their self-identity and behavior.

35:00 Self-Control Theory

    Discussion on how low self-control contributes to impulsivity and criminal behavior, and the role of effective child-rearing in developing self-control.

45:00 Social Control Theory Explanation of how society’s institutions (schools, workplaces, families) regulate behavior and prevent crime.
52:00 Social Learning Theory Criminal behavior is learned through reinforcement and observation, particularly within a person’s close environment.
58:00 Relapse and Recidivism
    Strategies to reduce criminal relapse, focusing on making pro-social behaviors more rewarding and addressing societal interventions.

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0:00 Introduction
5:47 Psychological Theories of Crime
11:38 Critical Theory
13:19 Conflict Theory
20:58 Deterrence and Rational Choice Theory
22:43 Labeling Theory
28:47 Psychological Theories (?) of Crime
31:43 Self-Control Theory
41:09 Social Control Theory
44:26 Social Learning Theory
49:53 Strain Theories