Theory in Practice

You may be wondering how the behavioral and criminological theories covered in your readings this week relate to your criminal justice professional practice.

If you ascribe to the equation that a person will choose whatever meets a need or brings pleasure unless deterred, whether legal or illegal, then you may consider your working environment in a particular way. Or, you may view such a scenario differently through the perspective that the choices available in society influence the choices any individual might make.

In this Discussion, you consider how to apply theory in criminal justice practice.

To prepare:

You will point to a current event that relates to a criminological theory or theories. Or, you may provide the opportunity for your own contribute to contemporary example.