Crime

• Viewpoints
• Get help in the Social Sciences Group

Crime | Chapter 1: What Causes Crime?

• Chapter 1 Preface

• Social Factors Cause Crime

  by Ed Rubenstein

• Economic Factors Cause Crime

  by New Unionist

• Social Decay Invites Crime

  by George L. Kelling and Catherine M. Coles

• Genetic Factors May Cause Criminal Behavior

  by v

• A Lack of Morals Causes Criminal Behavior

  by Robert James Bidinotto

• A Lack of Religion Does Not Cause Crime

  by Lisa Conyers and Philip D. Harvey

Navigate

1. Introduction
2. Chapter 1: What Causes Crime?
   1. Chapter 1 Preface
   2. Social Factors Cause Crime
   3. Economic Factors Cause Crime
   4. Social Decay Invites Crime
   5. Genetic Factors May Cause Criminal Behavior
   6. A Lack of Morals Causes Criminal Behavior
   7. A Lack of Religion Does Not Cause Crime
3. Chapter 2: Is Crime Increasing?
   1. Chapter 2 Preface
   2. Crime Is Increasing
   3. Violent Crime Is Increasing
   4. The Increasing Fear of Crime Is Justified
   5. Violent Crime Is Not Increasing
   6. The Extent of Crime Has Been Exaggerated by the Media
   7. Crime Is Decreasing
   8. The Increasing Fear of Crime Is Unwarranted
4. Chapter 3: Can Stronger Criminal Justice Measures Prevent Crime?
   1. Chapter 3 Preface
   2. Tougher Laws Can Prevent Crime
   3. Imprisoning More Criminals Can Prevent Crime
   4. “Three Strikes” Laws Can Prevent Crime
   5. Community Policing Strategies Can Prevent Crime
   6. Tougher Laws Will Not Prevent Crime
   7. Rehabilitating Criminals Can Prevent Crime
   8. “Three Strikes” Laws Will Not Prevent Crime
5. Chapter 4: How Can Juvenile Crime Be Prevented?
   1. Community Policing Strategies Do Little to Prevent Crime
   2. Preventing Juvenile Crime: An Overview
   3. Tough Punishments Are Necessary to Prevent Juvenile Crime
   4. Both Prevention Programs and Punishment Are Needed to Control Juvenile Crime
   5. Violence Prevention Programs Can Stop Juvenile Crime
   6. Harsh Punishments for Juveniles Are Not Justified
   7. Prevention Efforts Should Be Aimed at Adult Violence
6. Organizations to Contact
7. Bibliography
8. Copyright

Tell a friend about Crime at eNotes.