Journal: Theories and Goals

In this course, you explore theories that attempt to explain behaviors that contribute to or cause crime. Likewise, you consider why certain behaviors may be considered deviant but not criminal to certain aspects of society. As a criminal justice professional, you may wonder how these topics could affect the real-life, day-to-day work of law enforcement. In this Journal entry, you address that question directly.

Write a 300-word journal response to the following prompts:

How could a greater understanding of theories related to deviance and crime in society change or be important to your professional goals and aspirations?