Homework: Crime Rate
Write a 800 to 1,050 words paper analyzing how crime is defined based on three prominent views in term of criminal behavior. Provide an explanation of the occurrence of crime by outlining the main assumptions of the consensus view, conflict view and interactionist view. In your paper, be sure to include the following:
Address the following points in your paper:
1) What are the current trends in the crime rate?
2) What social and environmental factors do you believe influence the crime rate?
3) Identify any other factors you think may contribute to criminal behavior and the crime rate.
4) Explain how you would investigate the occurrence of crime through research and theory development.
5) Describe the various sources of crime data along with the advantages and disadvantages to collecting data from each source.
6) Briefly explain the importance of crime research in the development of recidivism reduction strategies or crime prevention policies.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.