Female Delinquency-Discrimination
What are the differences in delinquency between males and females?
In what ways have girls been discriminated against in the juvenile justice system? Discuss the consequences of this differential treatment. Provide an example(s) as to why you believe females may be discriminated against in the criminal justice system. Discuss the consequences of this differential treatment. Is relational aggression a serious from of aggressive behavior, or is it merely a concept that “pathologizes” the normal behavior of females? Explain.
In your response, please include research to support your opinion.
Topic 1: Vicarious Liability Statutes
What is vicarious liability? Give an example of how it is applied. Do you feel it should exist in the criminal law? Why or why not?
Topic 2: Defenses: Accomplice Liability
There are several defenses to the crime of accomplice liability. Explain two such defenses and provide an example of each. This Discussion Board topic requires outside research.
