Causal Theories:
Social disorganization theory, strain theory, and cultural deviance theory explain what causes juveniles to become a part of gangs.
Social disorganization theory focuses on circumstances in urban areas that affect crimes. “These circumstances include the deterioration of neighborhoods, inadequate social control, gangs and groups who violate the law, and conflicting social values within neighborhoods” (Siegel, 2007). The primary reason that juveniles choose to become involved in violence/gangs is because they are raised in deprived communities. They have no incentive in where they live and don’t feel the need to become involved in activities to help protect the well-being of their community, so during their free time they
Social disorganization theory, strain theory, and cultural deviance theory explain what causes juveniles to become a part of gangs.
Social disorganization theory focuses on circumstances in urban areas that affect crimes. “These circumstances include the deterioration of neighborhoods, inadequate social control, gangs and groups who violate the law, and conflicting social values within neighborhoods” (Siegel, 2007). The primary reason that juveniles choose to become involved in violence/gangs is because they are raised in deprived communities. They have no incentive in where they live and don’t feel the need to become involved in activities to help protect the well-being of their community, so during their free time they