The prevailing theories of crime causation might need rethinking. ... African-American crime rates, especially for violent crime, soared starting in the late 1960s, ...

The course surveys major theories of crime causation, ... Topics include theory, the history of crime analysis, crime analysis technologies, intelligence analysis, and types/functions of crime ...

16 theories for why crime plummeted in the US. by Dara Lind and German Lopez. Updated May 20, 2015, 7:43 PM UTC. ... "There's a lot of correlation, but not much causation." ...

The course surveys major theories of crime causation, examines consequences of crime on individuals and societies, and explores various perspectives on the appropriate role of criminal sanctions and ...