?Setting - Three theorists arrange a meeting at an undisclosed location to take part in a lively discussion regarding the recent addition of Youth Justice Conferencing as a sentencing option in the Criminal Justice System.
Durkheim: Good morning Lombroso. How are you this fine morning?
Lombroso: Fantastic. Would you believe I actually just finished reading your interesting theories in The Normal and the Pathological last night. (Durkheim, 1985).
Durkheim: Oh really? I take it by your response you however disagree with some of my views?
Lombroso: Overall, you have formed a strong perception, however yes there are some aspects I don't agree with.
Beccaria: Sorry I'm late. How have you been Durkheim?
Durkheim: Very well. I'm assuming you know or are familiar with the work of Lombroso?
Beccaria: Lombroso it's been awhile. I have to say your insight on criminality is extremely captivating. The facts that you presented in The Criminal Mind (Lombroso, 1911) are quite intriguing.
Lombroso: Well I guess I should be thrilled that someone of you calibrate has taken the time to read my work. Can I ask is there any plans in the near future to extend the work you have already done On Crimes and Punishments.
Beccaria: At this stage there is no plans for a follow up.
Durkheim: Okay lads as good as it is that we are all here admiring each other's work this isn't the reason why I have called us here today. You both may have noticed that there has been much debate on the recent addition of youth justice conferencing as a sentencing option within our criminal justice system. Particularly, after that troublesome group of juvenile delinquents went on that heartless rampage of robberies on organistions who try an better our community.
Beccaria: Your right this has been brought to my attention. And it is impossible to know what those young boys where thinking when they chose to break in to these particular stores. Targeting organisati...