- Identify and discuss the similarities and differences between general deterrence and specific deterrence.
- Using the resources and materials provided this week in class, discuss a criminal case that best explains each theory.
- Provide your opinion on whether you believe these theories work at preventing future crimes.
1. Poverty significantly influences how environmental toxins contribute to criminal behavior. Low-income communities are more likely to be
1. Poverty significantly influences how environmental toxins contribute to criminal behavior. Low-income communities are more likely to be situated in older homes or near industrial sites, exposing residents, especially children, to harmful substances like lead. Lead exposure is linked to cognitive difficulties, poor impulse control, and increased aggression, all of