Juvenile Delinquency in the 1700s

Your textbook describes juvenile delinquency in Salem, Massachusetts during the late 1700s. Analyze the influence of social conditions on youth during this period by addressing the following questions:

• How was society in the 1700s run?
• Who defined deviant behavior?
• How was it defined?
• What were the penalties? What potential impact did these penalties have on youth and society?
• How do the penalties and treatment of youth during this period compare with your understanding of juvenile programs and systems today?

Your well-written, concise paper should meet the following requirements:

• 2-3 pages in length, not including title and reference pages
• Formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements
• Cite a minimum of two scholarly academic peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and textbooks to support your responses that are not provided in the course. The CSU-Global Library is a great place to find these scholarly sources.
• Plagirsim should not exceed 20%