1. Criminology and the Law
Chapter 1 and 2

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

3. 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

4. Victims of Crime Likely victims Young adults Men, non-white
Lower-income
Urban dwellers