Personal Criminological Theory Review
Personal Criminological Theory Review
AJS/542
Abstract
In this document the subject to be explored is the personal criminological theory involving individuals within society. This information that is presented in the document will provide an explanation into the occurrences of crime, along with reasons to why individuals resort to committing crimes. Exploring the variables that maybe considered involving criminological theories. Identify statements that will provide substance to the theory that is discussed. Show methodologies that could be used to evaluate the theories.
Personal Criminological Theory
Today many reasons can be identified to show why individuals commit certain crimes. Often the environment an individual comes from can play an active part, as well as learned behavior from others can play apart. Identifying theories is important when dealing with why an individual may act the way he or she chooses to act, along with criminal acts that make them a participant in an illegal activity. Criminologists play an important part in conducting research for the purposes of introducing a theory into why an individual has participated in certain criminal activity. Although there maybe several theories out there in place, it is the criminologists job to find a main theory that relates to the criminal act that is in question. Criminologists must also discover a way to forecast avenues the offender may choose to carry out his or hers criminal activities (Andrews & Bonta, 2010).
Various reasons are used for why an individual will commit a crime such as “I had to be able to take care of members of my family.” “I had to protect myself, so it was self-defense.” “Being in the wrong place, at the incorrect time.”
Other individuals may be either distressed or spontaneous, when committing a crime. Often these are excuses to cover up for bad behavior. Various Theories Further look into the world
AJS/542
Abstract
In this document the subject to be explored is the personal criminological theory involving individuals within society. This information that is presented in the document will provide an explanation into the occurrences of crime, along with reasons to why individuals resort to committing crimes. Exploring the variables that maybe considered involving criminological theories. Identify statements that will provide substance to the theory that is discussed. Show methodologies that could be used to evaluate the theories.
Personal Criminological Theory
Today many reasons can be identified to show why individuals commit certain crimes. Often the environment an individual comes from can play an active part, as well as learned behavior from others can play apart. Identifying theories is important when dealing with why an individual may act the way he or she chooses to act, along with criminal acts that make them a participant in an illegal activity. Criminologists play an important part in conducting research for the purposes of introducing a theory into why an individual has participated in certain criminal activity. Although there maybe several theories out there in place, it is the criminologists job to find a main theory that relates to the criminal act that is in question. Criminologists must also discover a way to forecast avenues the offender may choose to carry out his or hers criminal activities (Andrews & Bonta, 2010).
Various reasons are used for why an individual will commit a crime such as “I had to be able to take care of members of my family.” “I had to protect myself, so it was self-defense.” “Being in the wrong place, at the incorrect time.”
Other individuals may be either distressed or spontaneous, when committing a crime. Often these are excuses to cover up for bad behavior. Various Theories Further look into the world
References: Andrews & Bonta. (2010). The Psychology of Criminal Conduct.