This textbook provides concise and understandable knowledge on delinquency and deviance and shows how this understanding can be professionally applied in various fields of social work – from youth welfare to offender support to school social work. It explains key theoretical approaches such as anomie theory, the labelling approach and rational choice models, while also addressing issues of victimology and the statistical recording of crimes. The focus is always on practical relevance for professionals. In-depth questions and comparative chapters support the learning process and promote a confident transfer of theory into practice. Prof. Dr. Jens Borchert is a professor of social work science at Merseburg University of Applied Sciences and has many years of practical experience in the prison system.
