Unveiling the Criminal Mind: Delinquency, Rehabilitation & Social Change

Spark critical thinking and ignite discussions about crime with this captivating reading comprehension worksheet, Unveiling the Criminal Mind: Delinquency, Rehabilitation & Social Change. Students will delve into the complex world of criminal psychology, exploring the factors that contribute to delinquent behavior. This comprehensive resource unpacks biological, social, and psychological influences, analyzes leading theories of crime causation, and examines the crucial role of rehabilitation programs in reducing recidivism (repeat offending).

What's Included:

• Engaging Text Passage: A captivating exploration of criminal psychology, covering social influences, personality traits, mental health connections, and various crime causation theories.
• Primary Source Analysis: Students will hone their analytical skills by examining a real-world research study on risk factors for youth delinquency.
• Assessment Questions: A variety of engaging multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions test student comprehension, critical thinking, and analysis skills. Answer Key Included!

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the biological, social, and psychological factors that contribute to delinquent behavior.
• Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different theories of crime causation (biological vs. sociological).
• Understand the importance of rehabilitation programs in reducing recidivism.
• Explain the key principles of effective rehabilitation, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and social skills development.
• Develop critical thinking and analysis skills through text analysis and primary source interpretation.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• RI.1.1 - Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it.
• RI.2.3 - Determine the central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development.
• RI.3.2 - Determine the main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by specific details.
• RI.4.2 - Determine the central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how it interacts with supporting ideas.
• W.4.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

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