Intervention A plan for intervention deals with theories of strain labeling association social control
In order to prevent children from growing up in environments that produce deviant behavior we can take certain crucial steps while they are still receptive to social molding. Through the plan of intervention that I propose, we are assured that the next generation of our society's children will not be plagued by the problems described by the theories of Labeling, Differential Association, Social Control, and Strain. The program I propose involves inserting highly-trained mentors into our elementary, junior high, and high schools. The objective is to have these mentors, or role models, develop a personal relationship with their students, and through that relationship they will provide the guidance, support, and counseling that each student requires. As there are no funding limitations, it is possible to have the abundant amount of mentors that is necessary. With each mentor dedicated to his group of about 10 students, an ample amount of time and attention is guaranteed to each student. The mentor, who must first pursue a college education in the areas of psychology, sociology, and child development, as well as specialized 'm
From the theory of Differential Association, we learn that people are often pushed into deviant behavior as a result of the deviancy of the people around them - bad influences. The mentor program resolves this problem by providing a constant source of 'good' influences and guidance, from both the mentor, and the other group members. If one child within the group begins adopting socially deviant behavior, the others within the tight-knit group or the mentor will become aware, and intervene to prevent further deviancy. By associating with the members of the group, who are led by the mentor, each member of the group is guaranteed to stay away from other, negative, influences. Also, since each school, in each district, will adopt the program there will be much fewer sources of negative influence (aggregate). This can also alieviates the problem by providing external Social Control. However, internal Social Control is also provided through the constant reassurance and support that the mentor provides. By spending ample time with the group each day, both in and out of school, the mentor becomes a living example of morals and good judgement that the children may emulate and internalize. This is especially crucial if the child's parents are absent or just do not provide this important training. The
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