Choose 2 criminology theories and explain why you support the basic beliefs and its solutions to crime

Choose 2 criminology theories and explain why you support the basic beliefs and its solutions to crime
Choose 2 criminology theories and explain why you disagree with the basic beliefs and its solutions to crime.
Complete the activity by writing at least two paragraphs.
1) Basic Characteristics/Beliefs
Developed by Cesare Beccaria (1738-1794)
Crime is caused by the individuals’ free will
Classical Criminology sees criminal action as the result of free and rational decisions of the acting individuals.
Choice to commit a crime arises out of a logical judgment of cost versus reward
Crime is an immoral form of human behavior
Such behavior weakens society
Beccaria was against torture and believed the level punishment must match the damage caused
2)Solutions to Crime
Punishment is a necessary evil sometimes intended to stop criminals and serve as an example to those who would violate the law.
Crime prevention is possible through swift and certain punishment that counters possible gains from criminal behavior.
More prisons and stiffer criminal laws with greater penalties for offenders are the best solution to crime.
3)Basic Beliefs/Characteristics
An individual’s genetic makeup is the biggest factor to understanding their behavior.
Biological nature of human beings determines whether they commit criminal acts or not
In addition to human DNA, environmental contaminants, nutrition, hormones, exposure to drugs and alcohol during the mother’s pregnancy and body chemistry can all contribute to criminal behavior.
Cesare Lombroso was the first to explain human criminal behavior through science
4)Basic Beliefs/Characteristics
An individual’s genetic makeup is the biggest factor to understanding their behavior.
Biological nature of human beings determines whether they commit criminal acts or not
In addition to human DNA, environmental contaminants, nutrition, hormones, exposure to drugs and alcohol during the mother’s pregnancy and body chemistry can all contribute to criminal behavior.
Cesare Lombroso was the first to explain human criminal behavior through science
5) Solutions to Crime
Historically, individuals with genetic defects have been sterilized.
Research to find genes that encourage criminal behavior
Research into medicines (tranquilizers, anti-psychotic drugs and other mood altering drugs) to control behavior
6)Basic Beliefs/Characteristics
Social environment is the cause of criminal behavior
Weak bonds, or broken bonds, with family, school, religion is a catalyst to behavior that may lead to crime.
Criminal behavior occurs because there is a “turning away from” traditional social values and turning to crime will improve their social and/or financial condition
Crime is the result of unequal access to resources, therefore it is more an issue for the “lower class.”
7)Solutions to crime
Social programs that change the cultural and social conditions that lead people to crime.
Government programs with funding to alleviate poverty
8)Basic Beliefs/Charcteristics
Association with other criminals most contributes to an individual’s criminal behavior
Criminal behavior happens because it is learned
An individual is looking for acceptance from a group or community
9)Solutions to Crime
Violators of the law have the responsibility and ability to change their own behavior
Opportunities for positive interaction with society will enable individuals to choose productive and lawful behaviors to meet their needs