STREET LAW CHAPTER 7 – CRIME IN AMERICA

THURGOOD MARSHALL LAW ACADEMY

Ch.7(1) The Nature of Crimes - PP 68-73

Learning Objective - After reading this section, the learner will be able to (TSWBAT) complete with 80% accuracy:

Explain who determines what constitutes a crime and the goals for designating crimes.

Compare various theories about the causes of crime.

Evaluate methods of reducing crime.