Social control theory

The criminological theory hold (also binding or control theory ) explains why people behave compliant and not deviant or criminal. It was developed by three U.S. criminologists ( Albert J. Reiss 1951, Walter C. Reckless in 1961, Travis Hirschi, 1969) successively developed and expanded.

Social compliant behavior largely depends on intact family education. Criminal behavior has therefore to do with the failure of the family as the most important socialization. If it has not been able to convey to the child's social role binding and to bring them into line with their needs, the probability of deviant behavior increases. The theoretical approach draws on psychoanalytic categories.

Maintenance theory Reckless ( external halt)

Reckless is the self-concept (internal stop) the outer grip to the side, which the individual experiences of family, friends, etc.. In the absence at the outer support, inner reliance may prevent criminal acts (and vice versa). Absence, however, of external and internal maintenance, delinquency is highly probable.

Theory of the four bonds according to Hirschi

The appropriateness is the degree of integration of the individual into society depends, according to Hirschi. Here, in its opinion, are particularly four areas of importance:

• Attachment to meaningful persons - the bonds that a person has to his caregivers
• Is obliged to a life plan, the conventional targets ( you have something to lose ) - commitment to Conventional goals
• Involvement in Conventional activities - professional and free time integrations in conventional activities have no time or opportunity for deviant behavior
• Amounted to social rules - the acceptance of the conventional value system