Criminology and the Law Chapter 1 and 2
Causes of Crime DOPE Factors that increase one’s propensity for crime Debate theories Classical Biological Psychological Sociological/ culture of crime Life course Economic need Cole, pg 52- 57
Disparity and Discrimination In your text, look at the list of statistics. Rank the top two you find most interesting. With which explanation do you agree most-- debate groups. Cole, pg 23-27
Victims of Crime Likely victims Young adults Men, non-white Lower-income Urban dwellers