Impact of Perspectives on Policy, Prevention, and Control of Crime 

This Discussion asks you to bring together all that you have learned throughout this course on a social responsibility and social problems perspective. As indicated in this week''s Introduction, it asks you to consider how these perspectives impact the creation of policy and the actions taken to prevent and control crime. As a professional in the criminal justice system, whether currently or in the future, it is important for you to consider the perspective you have adopted and what impact you can make on the prevention of crime and criminal behavior. 


To prepare for this Discussion: 

Reflect on what you have learned in this course about types of crime and its causes and on policy related to the prevention and control of crime. 
Bring to mind the social problems and social responsibility perspectives. 
Think about how and in what ways the particular perspective taken impacts/affects policy, approaches, and actions to prevent and control crime. With these thoughts in mind: 

Post by Day 4 a brief explanation of how social problems and social responsibility can impact the actions taken to create policies to prevent and control crime. Be specific and use examples to illustrate your points. 
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.