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This 6 page paper provides a discussion on the economic problems of crime. General crime theory and solutions are also provided. Statistics concerning prisons in the UK is also included along with 2 pie charts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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preponderance of crime among urban youth of minority background, particularly males, is problematic (39). While the public demands stronger measures, costs and benefits and alternative sentencing options should be considered
(39). General crime statistics reveal disturbing trends (See Appendix). A Bureau of Justice Statistics study revealed that 45% of state prisoners were on probation or parole at the time they
committed their offense (Dilulio 39). This suggests that the penal system is not working. Also, 162,000 probation violators reportedly committed at least 6,400 murders, 7,400 rapes, 10,400 assaults, and 17,000
robberies, while under supervision in their communities (39). There is no question that crime is problematic today. Most crime that occurs in the inner city typically involves burglary and
other acts involving material gain. Often, violence accompanies the activities. An example of this might be a small group of juveniles whose main source of income is derived from stealing
cars, stripping them and selling parts to a local "chop shop". Sometimes, destructiveness is lodged for its own sake, such as in rape. Lesser offenses these youths may engage in
would typically include the writing of graffiti on public property, loitering, smoking or drinking under the legal age requirement and truancy. Social scientists try to explain this. Why do some
children grow up to become good citizens and others juvenile delinquents? There are many factors that determine this and many theories. One theory that addresses the problem of inner city
crime best is the theory of differential association. Criminologist Edwin H. Sutherland first proposed his theory of Differential Association in 1939; the principle states that criminal behavior is learned behavior
("Sutherlands" PG). Further, it is learned through social interaction with others. Sutherland relied heavily upon the work of Shaw and McKay, Chicago school theorists, in its development and its principles
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