Date of Award
4-26-2005
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Sociology
First Advisor
Kenneth B. Perkins, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Lee D. M. Bidwell, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
William C. Burger, Ph.D.
Abstract
Yummy was well known to the Juvenile System but, because of his young age, not much rehabilitation was offered . Yummy's behavior was considered to be unpredictable, and he would sometimes misinterpret cues from other members of society. Yummy did not have an attachment with his community . They did not like him, and he did not like them. He did not get along with his peers and would often bully and steal from them. He did not have a family support system or any other support system. Yummy did display several symptoms of mental health problems, such as truancy, poor social skills, impulsiveness, aggression, reacting to environmental cues, and delinquency . Yummy is a classic case of a victim suffering from trauma. Unfortunately , he is not a perfect example of a success story (Gibbs, 1994).
Recommended Citation
Harris, Rebecca M., "Impact and Relationships of Mental Health Issues, Child Maltreatment, and Juvenile Delinquency" (2005). Theses & Honors Papers. 88.
https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/etd/88
