- How do the assumptions of control theories vary from the theories previously discussed in the book? How do these assumptions influence our responses to crime?
- Apply differential coercion theory to our current criminal justice system. According to theory’s concepts, is our current system expected to be effective?
1. Poverty significantly influences how environmental toxins contribute to criminal behavior. Low-income communities are more likely to be
1. Poverty significantly influences how environmental toxins contribute to criminal behavior. Low-income communities are more likely to be situated in older homes or near industrial sites, exposing residents, especially children, to harmful substances like lead. Lead exposure is linked to cognitive difficulties, poor impulse control, and increased aggression, all of