1. Do you believe that the factors that influenced the men in the original Glueck sample still apply today? Do you agree that some young delinquents should be encouraged to enroll the military as a way to help them to deal with probable “Problem Behavior Syndrome (PBS)” and to leave their criminal paths? Explain
2. If you were in a position of political power (being a town/city mayor or a state governor) with knowledge on Sampson’s and Laub’s findings, what type of programs would you implement to prevent and reduce criminality among adolescents?
3. Share with the class a question that came to your mind
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1. Do you think the issues that impacted the guys in the initial Glueck sample are still relevant today? Do you agree that some juvenile delinquents should be encouraged to join the military as a means to assist them deal with possible “Problem Behavior Syndrome (PBS)” and get off the wrong track? Explain
2. If you were in a position of political authority (such as a town/city mayor or a state governor) and were aware of Sampson and Laub’s results, what types of initiatives would you put in place to prevent and minimize juvenile criminality?
3. Share with the class a thought that occurred to you.
