Discuss your educated view of crime causation

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Assignment:

Contemporary Neoclassical theory

Answer the question: "People become criminal because... "

Instructions:

1. (Introduction): Discuss your educated view of crime causation. Identify the theory/theories that best support your view of why people engage in criminal behaviors.

- What are the basic tenets of the theory/theories?

- If you chose more than one theory, describe how together they can completely describe crime causation.

2. (Evidence): Provide at least three empirical findings that support your chosen theory/theories.

- Describe what the research says about this theory and criminal behaviors.

- These findings should come from scholarly sources, and be correctly cited throughout the paper.

3. (Application): Describe real-life examples of how your theory/theories can be used to explain crime causation.

- What events/situations/examples have transpired that make you believe your theory accurately describes crime causation?

- What events are currently happening/have recently happened that make you subscribe to your chosen theory/theories?

4. (Evolution): What theoretical shifts has your theory/theories undergone?

- Is the theory the same today as it was when it was first introduced?

5. (Critique): Critique your chosen theory/theories

- Are there instances where your theory/theories might not explain a certain crime, or a certain criminal? What are the limitations of the theory/theories?

- Under what circumstances might your theory not apply?

6. (Implication): Describe the policy implications surrounding the theory.

- What programs/policies/laws have been developed because of theoretical ideals?

- Are these policy implications effective?

7. (Conclusion): Conclude your thoughts about your chosen theory.

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