Containment theory

containment theory by walter reckless (Social Work)

1. CONTAINMENT THEORY Walter Reckless Presented by: Rovie Danielle A. Oregas BSSW III

2. Walter Reckless American  criminologist Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvenia on January 19, 1899 . wrote a book called Juvenile Delinquency  in which he explained how young offenders become criminals Who became known because of his Containment Theory.

3. Containment Theory - asks the question : “In a deviant society, why and how do people avoid deviance?”

4. - It contends that there are two components to prevent criminal behavior in society. Outer Containment- which is about community socialization and the application of social norms and rules. Inner Containment- the controlling of the self, by a favorable self concept frustration tolerance and the ability to follow norms.

5. PUSH-PULL Forces Forces that causes deviant behavior . Reckless said that we are all put through pushes and pulls that push or pull an individual into deviant behavior . -We can see such pushes when children are threatened by other children to join a gang. - An example of a pull is when a child sees that, in order to get money to buy things, he or she can join a gang and reach their objective. They are pulled into the gang by its attraction as a way of earning status and making money”

6. Some examples of pushes are unhappiness with living conditions and family issues or conflicts, overt aggressiveness, anger, and hostility, socioeconomic problems, frustration, boredom and racism. Some pulls can be delinquent peers, family members, subcultures, and groups

7. The outer society factor holds society and individuals in line and the inner factor is there to protect against deviation.

8. The external factor is provided by groups in society, the state, tribes and villages, family and other nuclear groups of that manner. There has to be certain responsibilities and guidelines for the individual, and these are provided by the external containment.

9. For the inner factors to function correctly one must have very strong morals and ethics, must be very goal oriented and focused, and have a well developed ego and super ego . Being able to manage your frustration shows high control and focus.