Assignment consists of two main items, with four sub-items each, about routine activity theory and strain theory. Please note the specific requirement for each response. You should write your answers in complete sentences and write at least a paragraph for each question. If you struggle with answering the questions, review the learning activities for this Assignment.
- Provide an overview of routine activity theory and address the following points:
- History of the theory
- Key elements or tenets of the theory
- Provide a crime/criminal example that illustrates the elements of this theory and identify how this theory explains this crime/criminal.
- One of the main purposes of a criminological theory is to inform a crime prevention policy/program/practice. Identify a current crime prevention policy/program/practice that is based on routine activity theory, OR, present an idea for a crime prevention policy/program/practice AND explain how it represents routine activity theory.
- Provide an overview of strain theory and addressing the following points:
- History of the theory.
- Key elements or tenets of the theory.
- Provide a crime/criminal example that illustrates the elements of this theory and identify how this theory explains this crime/criminal.
- One of the main purposes of a criminological theory is to inform a crime prevention policy/program/practice. Identify a current crime prevention policy/program/practice that is based on routine activity theory, OR, present an idea for a crime prevention policy/program/practice AND explain how it represents strain theory.
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Required Readings (If Needed)
Introduction to Criminology, 2nd Edition, by Schram, P. J. Copyright 2017 by Sage College. Reprinted by permission of Sage College via the Copyright Clearance Center.
