Book Talk Class Activity Number 1 – for The Master Plan by Chris Wilson Class: FMST 201-Spring 2023
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- Lenth of Assigment: 4 pages: 1- Cover- 2 pages responses – 1 page – Sources and citings
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1. Choose two (2) theories from the list below that you believe the “Chris’s family” uses most often and one theoretical perspective that you think would be beneficial for Chris to utilize and and why. Please use your Family Theory assignment for your answers but validate your answers as well (i.e., explain and then give example). Remember that the class defined family as broad and not just blood related – so you can be broad in your definition as well.
- Theoretical Perspectives:
- Family Strengths Framework
- Feminist Perspective
- Family Ecological Theory
- Conflict Theory
- Symbolic Interactionism
- Social Exchange Theory
- Family Systems Theory
2. Choose 3 (three) Risks factors experienced by Chris, his family, or his neighborhood: Describe and justify why you believe it was a risk factor. Utilize the Risk Factor Material the Video and the Slide Deck
Possible PointsAssessment Measurement: Book Talk 1 –50 Points Responses are accurate, well-developed, effectively supported, and appropriate for the questions.50 Points The chosen risk factors and theories are clearly identified, supported by the author, and defined. 50 Points Student(s) used critical thinking – well written – no or very few grammatical errors.Student identifies sources and cites them Total= 150
Risk and Protective Factors
Risk Factors For Violence and Delinquency in the Community
Prevention approaches seek to interrupt the processes that cause problem behavior.
Research over the past 30 years has identified risk factors for delinquency and violence, as well as protective factors that buffer an individual against risk factors and inhibit the development of behavior problems.
The Literature
22 Researchers brought together for 2 years
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Coordinated
Analyzed current research on risk and protective factors in the development of serious youth violence
Synthesis of 66 studies and other research reports
Cumulative impact
Individual Factors
Pregnancy and delivery complications
Low resting heart rate
Internalizing disorders
Hyperactivity concentration problems, restlessness, and risk taking
Hawkins, J. D., Herrenkohl, T.I., Farrington, D.B., Catalano, R.F., Harachi, T.W., & Cothern, L. Predictors of Youth Violence. Juvenile Justice Bulletin, April 2000, 1-11. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice
Individual Factors
Aggressiveness
Early initiation of violent behavior
Involvement in other forms of anti-social behavior
Beliefs and attitudes favorable to deviant or antisocial behavior
Family Factors
Parental criminality
Child maltreatment
Poor family management factors
Low levels of parental involvement
Family Factors
Poor Family bonding and family conflict
Parental attitudes favorable to substance use and violence
Parent-child separation
School Factors
Academic failure
Low bonding
Truancy and dropping out of school
Frequent school transitions
Community and Neighborhood Factors
Poverty
Community disorganization
Availability of drugs and firearms
Neighborhood adults involved in crime
Exposure to violence and racial prejudice
Peer-related Factors
Delinquent siblings
Delinquent peers
Gang membership
Damaged Development: Early Childhood
Marked poverty and chaotic household
Mother’s mental illness
Abandoned by father
Placement in multiple foster homes
Damaged Development: Late Adolescence
Increasing alcohol and poly-drug dependence
Serious head injuries
Failure of school, work, and romantic efforts
The Cumulative Effect
Risk
Continue
To Impact Development
Confinement
Poverty
Drug Use
Abuse
Poor Family Management
Abuse
Poverty
Drug Use
Poor Family Management
Confinement
Emotionally Damaging
The influence of the family environment on the child’s social development lasts a lifetime.
Can seriously affect a person’s physical and intellectual development and can lead to severe difficulties.
More likely= adult criminal behavior, delinquency, and violent behavior
Especially w/o the proper treatment.
Emotionally Damaging
Inadequate structure, supervision and guidance
Domestic Violence
Psychological disorder- among family members or parents
Teenage onset of alcohol and/or drug dependence
Emotionally Damaging
Family Distress from generation to generation
Teenage mother
Paternal alcoholism
Observed domestic violence
Emotional and physical abuse
Father abandonment
Protective Factors
Individual Characteristics
Female gender
Intelligence
Positive social orientation
Resilient temperament
.
Social Bonding to Individuals and Institutions
Pro-social family members
Teachers, coaches, youth leaders
Friends
Schools
Youth Organizations
Healthy Beliefs and Clear Standards for Behavior
Promotion of non-violence
Modeling drug abstinence
Healthy Development: Early Childhood
Secure, stable relationship with parents.
Neurologically and developmentally healthy.
Continued security and stability across childhood.
Supportive parental involvement in expanding competencies.
Peer participation, friendships, teamwork
Healthy Development: Middle Childhood
Healthy Development : Late Adolescence-Early Adulthood
Intact capabilities and available opportunities.
Adult mentoring, assistance and guidance.
Healing
Can always be put in place
Trauma can be healed (exposed)
Changes in life style
Family support
Healthy coping mechanisms
Healthy support systems = family