This assignment requires the review and application of three theories (labeling theory, social structure theory, and social control theory) to a recent crime, discussing their strengths and weaknesses and proposing implications for criminal justice policies.

Review the Learning Resources this week and consider how theory is applied to the understanding of criminal behavior.
Search the Walden Library and/or the internet to identify a recent article (within the last 2 years) about a crime that interests you.
3 theories are mandatory-3 i picked,…..
Labeling theory
Social structure theory
Social control theory
Introduction
Provide a general overview of the crime you are addressing.
Description
Provide the specifics of the crime. What is already known about this crime regarding trends, prevalence, incidence, costs to society, and victim-offender relationships? 
Application of Theory
Apply each of the three theories you selected to help explain the crime.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of each theory in terms of its application to this specific situation?
Summary 
In your opinion, which of the three theories is most useful in explaining the crime?
Explain the implications this theory may have for criminal justice policies.
What do you propose the criminal justice system do to address this type of crime given the explanatory impact of this theory?

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