Theories of Criminal Behavior
Assignment consists of two main items, with four sub-items each, about routine activity theory and strain theory. Please note the specific requirement for each response. You should write your answers in complete sentences and write at least a paragraph for each question. If you struggle with answering the questions, review the learning activities for this Assignment.- Provide an overview of routine activity theory and address the following points:
- History of the theory
- Key elements or tenets of the theory
- Provide a crime/criminal example that illustrates the elements of this theory and identify how this theory explains this crime/criminal.
- One of the main purposes of a criminological theory is to inform a crime prevention policy/program/practice. Identify a current crime prevention policy/program/practice that is based on routine activity theory, OR, present an idea for a crime prevention policy/program/practice AND explain how it represents routine activity theory.
- Provide an overview of strain theory and addressing the following points:
- History of the theory.
- Key elements or tenets of the theory.
- Provide a crime/criminal example that illustrates the elements of this theory and identify how this theory explains this crime/criminal.
- One of the main purposes of a criminological theory is to inform a crime prevention policy/program/practice. Identify a current crime prevention policy/program/practice that is based on routine activity theory, OR, present an idea for a crime prevention policy/program/practice AND explain how it represents strain theory.
Required Readings (If Needed)
Schram, P. J. (2017). Introduction to Criminology. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc. Chapter 8: Social Structure Theories of Crime INote: You should revisit the chapters from the previous module before completing the Discussion. In addition, you can browse other chapters to help you understand criminological theories better. Time Estimate: 90 minutes
Introduction to Criminology, 2nd Edition, by Schram, P. J. Copyright 2017 by Sage College. Reprinted by permission of Sage College via the Copyright Clearance Center.
McLaughlin, E., & Muncie, J. P. (Eds.). (2013). Sage dictionary of criminology. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc. Time Estimate: 60 minutes Sage dictionary of criminology (Third Ed.), by McLaughlin, E., & Muncie, J. P. Copyright 2013 by Sage Publications Ltd. Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications Ltd., via the Copyright Clearance Center.Assignment: Contemporary Views and Theories of Criminal Behavior
