Conflict Theory Criminology

1. Why has the conflict theory not had any serious policy implications on the issue of criminology? How can the conflict theory be used to develop policies for structural transformation while still acknowledging the existing views on criminology?
From Turk’s perspective, the reason why the conflict theory has not had serious policy implications on the issue of criminology is because of the traditional view of crime as the problem and the assumption by radicals that criminalization is the problem. On the other hand, the conflict theory does not imply that structural problems like crime can be solved through revolutionary destruction. Considering the traditional and other existing views on criminology and its patterns, the conflict theory can