Crime and Criminals

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1. Introduction
2. Chapter 1: What Causes Crime?
   1. Chapter 1 Preface
   2. Genetics May Influence Criminal Behavior
   3. Crime Gene Theories Are Flawed
   4. Poverty Contributes to Crime
   5. Poverty Does Not Cause Crime
   6. Violence In The Media Causes Juvenile Crime
   7. Violence in the Media Does Not Cause Juvenile Crime
   8. Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography
3. Chapter 2: Does Controlling Guns Control Crime?
   1. Chapter 2 Preface
   2. Gun Control Laws Reduce Crime
   3. Gun Control Laws Do Not Reduce Crime
   4. Carrying Concealed Weapons Prevents Crime
   5. Carrying Concealed Weapons Does Not Prevent Crime
   6. Banning Semiautomatic Rifles Reduces Crime
   7. Banning Semiautomatic Rifles Would Not Reduce Crime
   8. Waiting Periods Prevent Criminals From Purchasing Handguns
   9. Instant Background Checks Would Prevent Criminals From Purchasing Handguns
   10. Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography
4. Chapter 3: How Should Society Treat Juvenile Offenders?
   1. Chapter 3 Preface
   2. Violent Juvenile Criminals Should Be Treated As Adults
   3. Juvenile Criminals Should Not Be Treated as Adults
   4. Society Should Impose Civil Ordinances Against Gangs
   5. Imposing Civil Ordinances Against Gangs is Unconstitutional
   6. Parents Should Be Held Responsible For Their Childrent's Crimes
   7. Parental Responsibility Laws Will Not Reform Delinquent Behavior
   8. Government-Mandated Teen Curfews Are Effective
   9. Government-Mandated Teen Curfews Are a Mistake
   10. Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
5. Chapter 4: How Can Crime Be Prevented?
   1. Chapter 4 Preface
   2. The Death Penalty Deters Crime
   3. The Death Penalty Does Not Deter Crime
   4. "Three-Strikes" Laws Prevent Crime
   5. "Three-Strikes" Laws Are Unfair
   6. Imprisoning Criminals Prevents Crime
   7. Imprisoning Criminals is Only One of Many Factors That Prevent Crime
   8. A Strong Police Presence Prevents Crime
   9. A Strong Police Presence Does Not Prevent Crime
   10. Chapter 4 Periodical Bibliography
6. For Further Discussion
7. Organizations to Contact
8. Bibliography
9. Copyright