Criminological Theory
Use the notes and lecture videos that will be provided. Final Paper instructions will also be uploaded read carefully. The four theories I choose are: -Social Disorganization Theories, -Social Learning Theories, -Social Control Theories, -Labeling Theory 1. Briefly describe your chosen theories and explain what strengths they have in effectively explaining crime. Be specific about what kind of crime youre talking about (white-collar crime, street crimes, private violence, and/or all of the above). You should contextualize your chosen theoretical perspective with relevant contemporary trends in the U.S. For example, you may want to think about the increases in the unemployment rate or the substantive changes to the family structure and how that amplifies your theory (or not). Discuss how your theory affects people differentially based on race, class, or gender. Also be sure to discuss the limitations of this theory. (about 3 pages suggested) 2. Design a program that is informed by your theoretical perspective. Be sure to address both prevention and treatment efforts that will substantively address core features of your chosen theories. For example, if I were to choose rational choice theories, I might incorporate educational classes that focus on teaching healthy decisionmaking. I understand that this is a hypothetical exercise, but please be realistic in your application. For instance, legislative committees and/or program board of directors often reject models that are too expensive or unrealistic. Some questions to consider: CRIM 310: Criminological Theory Professor Hackett // Fall 2020 What are the general goals of your program? Who is your targeted group? Are there eligibility requirements? How will you outreach? Where and when would your program take place? What level of participation is expected of the participants? What aspects of a participants life will your program address and how will it intervene? Discuss the daily operations in concrete terms. Are there ally organizations or other social institutions that your program will be collaborating with? (about 3 pages suggested) 3. Please describe how you will determine the success rate of your program (first by defining success). What would a successful outcome be, and how would you measure it? For example, will you measure for concrete accomplishments (e.g. job placement, job retention, high school graduation/GED completion) or for personal changes (e.g. selfreported decline in delinquency, increase in self-esteem) or both? (about 1 page
