Theories of crime and criminality

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1. We have a strange situation in Australia. At a time when people seem to be more worried by crime, the research evidence suggests crime rates are not increasing. How can we explain this apparent contradiction?

2. Theory is like a guide or map, it helps us make sense of phenomena - such as crime - by providing explanations for what we see happening around us. Choose any TWO theories of crime and/or criminality (featured in the unit) and explain how these theories have helped you understand crime in society.

3. It has been argued that the agencies of criminal justice in Australia (police, courts, corrections) cannot collectively be viewed as a 'system' due to conflicts in their diferent aims and values. Can you think of arguments for/against this view of the current criminal justice system?

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