Age-Graded Theory identifies turning points like marriage and career that can cause delinquents to stop criminal behavior. Factors like low SES, family issues, and individual traits contribute to delinquency. However, getting married to a supportive spouse or finding a job willing to give someone a chance can be turning points that lead to less crime through desistance. Warning signs in school, work, and family structure help probation officers determine risk, while teacher support, involvement, and positive relationships can help prevent delinquency.

1. AGE-GRADED THEORY
By:CarliBecks
Molly Ramey
Lysette Torres
Mia Staten
Manuel Vasquez

2. Age-Graded Theory
 Authors: Robert Sampson and John Laub
 Age-Graded Theory: identifies turning points
that can cause delinquents to reverse course
and desist from further criminal behavior
 Marriage
 Career

3. Involvement in Delinquent
Behavior
 Family  Background
 Lack of supervision  Low SES
 Harsh discipline  Family size
 Parental rejection  Household crowding
 Parents deviance
 School  Residential mobility
 Weak attachment
 Poor performance  Individual’s Behavior
 Difficult temperament
 Persistent Tantrums
All of these factors  Early conduct disorder
contribute to delinquent
acts according to Sampson
&Laub!

4. What could change the
delinquent behavior?
 Turning points
 Marriage
 Finding a spouse who supports the spouse about
their past and is willing to forgive, will lead to less
crime
 People who cannot sustain secure marital statuses
are less likely to desist from crime
 Career
 Finding a job where the employers are willing to
work with the person and give them a chance
despite their records will decrease chances of crime

5. Warning Signs
 Performance in School
 Performance at work
 Family structure
 These warning signs are important for a
probation officer to look at to determine if
the juvenile is at high risk for continuous
delinquency.

6. Prevention of Delinquent
Behavior
 Teacher Support
 Patience and understanding
 Encouragement and praise
 Teacher Involvement
 Programs and organizations to encourage positive
behaviors
 Encourage student to get involved extra curricular
activities
 Positive relationships with both teachers and
parents