American criminologist at Ohio State University who developed containment theory, holding that inner controls such as a strong self-concept and outer controls such as family and school supervision insulate individuals from criminogenic pressures.
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1. Wikipedia: Walter Reckless
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Reckless' theory posits that social control, which constrains deviance, delinquency, and crime, included 'inner' (i.e., strong conscience or a 'good self-concept') and 'outer' forces of containment (i.e., supervision and discipline by parents and the school, strong group cohesion, and a consistent moral front).
1. Wikipedia: Walter Reckless
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