Chapter Questions
How would a restorative justice advocate respond to a proposed policy easing the waiver of youth to adult court?
Considering recent changes in American culture, how would a critical theorist explain an increase in the juvenile gang population?
Is conflict inevitable in all cultures? If not, what can be done to reduce the level of conflict in our own society?
One way to reduce stigma and labeling would be to legalize acts that are now considered illegal. If you have the power, what would you legalize and what might be the consequences?
Are you familiar with any instances of "retrospective reading" in your home town? Have you ever engaged in it yourself, saying, "I always knew he had problems"?