Application: Social and Environmental Explanations of Crime
Criminological research has uncovered an almost endless supply of factors known to be associated with criminal involvement-the majority of them being social and environmental factors.
For this Assignment, consider social and environmental theories for crime. Next, examine potential consequences of limiting crime explanations. Finally, consider other factors that might explain crime.
The Assignment (2-3 pages)
Explain how social and environmental theories have provided a foundation for explaining criminal behavior.
Explain possible consequences of limiting explanations of crime to social and environmental factors.
Describe other factors that might be beneficial in explaining crime and explain why.
Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. Provide a reference list for all resources,