Determining crime and criminal behaviors depend on many factors. In most cases, negativity contributes to criminal behavior. For example, growing up in a dysfunctional home, where mom is an alcoholic and dad is a habitual criminal offender. Children that do not know any better will assume that does self-destruction act and criminal behavior is a norm (Adler et al., 2013). A person’s social environment contributes a person criminal behavior. It was once believed that gangs and violence only existed in the lower class neighborhood. Today, gangs and violence exist in any community, of social class across the United States. Exposure to the gang life and violence has attracted many youths. According to Robert Agnew, there two types categories
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For example, daily a predator bird high up in a tree, constantly looking for a prey to walk by, so it can fly down and snatch the prey and make a meal out of it. Some people do the same thing, they stand around all day waiting on someone, who is less vigilant to rob or a child, which can be manipulated (Adler, et al., 2013).
Biological theories assume criminal behavior, a result of a defect in a person (Bailey, 2005). Theories, suggest defects may come from biological or genetics in a person. “Biological theories concentrate more on variations in genetic and other biological factors in interaction with the environment” (Bailey, 2005). Biological theories attempt to establish a commonality between IQ, testosterone, and criminality. Keeping in mind that crime dynamic, influenced by choice and society (Bailey, 2005).
Biological theories, utilize five responses to correct behavior. Theories may attempt to fix offenders, by the use of therapy, medication, or treatment. The offender could be imprisoned, separated from the environment. Sterilization is an option, preventing “passing along defective genes to future generations” (Bailey, 2005). The last two option in my opinion are excessive, banishing or killing should not be considered as a
For example, daily a predator bird high up in a tree, constantly looking for a prey to walk by, so it can fly down and snatch the prey and make a meal out of it. Some people do the same thing, they stand around all day waiting on someone, who is less vigilant to rob or a child, which can be manipulated (Adler, et al., 2013).
Biological theories assume criminal behavior, a result of a defect in a person (Bailey, 2005). Theories, suggest defects may come from biological or genetics in a person. “Biological theories concentrate more on variations in genetic and other biological factors in interaction with the environment” (Bailey, 2005). Biological theories attempt to establish a commonality between IQ, testosterone, and criminality. Keeping in mind that crime dynamic, influenced by choice and society (Bailey, 2005).
Biological theories, utilize five responses to correct behavior. Theories may attempt to fix offenders, by the use of therapy, medication, or treatment. The offender could be imprisoned, separated from the environment. Sterilization is an option, preventing “passing along defective genes to future generations” (Bailey, 2005). The last two option in my opinion are excessive, banishing or killing should not be considered as a