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4-1 Discussion: Critical or Interactionist “Labeling separates the good from the bad, the conventional from the deviant,” (Adler et al., 2021). Interactionist theory is a label and is considered a social behavior which shapes an individual through their social interactions. Scholars viewed, “the human self as formed through a process of social interaction,” (Adler et al., 2021). I believe this theory offers the best explanation of property crimes and some violent crimes. The strength of this theory is based on an individual’s peers or group influencing their behavior. If an individual chooses to “hang around” a group who are deviant, they are most likely to become influences and have deviant behaviors. The criticism of this theory that I believe is most valid is the idea that there is a lack of individual thinking. It has been demonstrated by individuals that regardless of their upbringing or social interactions, they are able to think differently and choose a different path in life. While this thought is probably rare, there have been numerous individuals who believe that influences obtained by social interactions are an excuse to not do the right thing. Interactionist theory can be combated by the criminal justice system by implementing programs like community-oriented policing to alleviate group thought. These types of programs gives adolescents an opportunity to think for themselves and an understanding that negative influences don’t have to be what govern their lives. Social interactions within gangs have plagued law enforcement for over the past century. This theory is not new and does not seem to be going away. By introducing programs that allow adolescents to find different avenues or different social groups to interact with may help in changing their behaviors. References Adler, F., Mueller, G. O. W., & Laufer, W. S. (2021). Criminology . McGraw-Hill Companies. Brownfield, D., & Thompson, K. (2009). Correlates of Delinquent Identity: Testing  Interactionist, Labeling, and Control Theory . SNHU. Retrieved November 16, 2023, from https://learn.snhu.edu/content/enforced/1415291-CJ-340-Q2995-OL-TRAD- UG.23EW2/Course%20Documents/Correlates%20of%20delinquent%20identity.pdf? _&d2lSessionVal=7ahjXyLW7C1hceWQgmJy7xqlU&ou=1415291
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