Deterrence and Routine Activities Theories

Please submit your Theory Portfolio Section on Deterrence and Routine Activities Theories

For each of these theories, please provide the following information, 

  • Social/Intellectual Context
  • Key Assumptions
  • Key Concepts (include the definition)
  • Key Theoretical Arguments about Crime
  • Criticism(s)
    1. Critical evaluate the theory using the qualities of a good theory.
  • Policy Implications
    1. Critical evaluate the theory and what it argues about criminal behavior and formulate possible solutions that are based on that argument