Any topic (writer’s choice)

Choose two of the following crime theories groups:

Biological Theories, Social Control Theories, Social Process Theories, Social Conflict Theories, Trait Theories, Developmental Theories, Cognitive Theories

Answer the following questions:

1. Discuss what each group is and which theories belong in the groups you have chosen.

              Group 1:

              Group 2:

2. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the two groups.

3. Choose two theories within each group. Compare and contrast the two theories to each other.

Group 1, Theory 1:

Group 1, Theory 2

Comparison:

Group 2, Theory 1:

Group 3, Theory 2:

Comparison:

4. Review this Link (Links to an external site.). Choose two crime typologies. Discuss them to include the similarities and differences. Identify examples of each of the typologies and how they would be used in current criminal justice agencies.