- Identify and discuss the similarities and differences between general deterrence and specific deterrence.
- Using the resources and materials provided this week in class, discuss a criminal case that best explains each theory.
- Provide your opinion on whether you believe these theories work at preventing future crimes.
Responses
1. This week’s module readings were over labeling theories and conflict theories. Labeling theories are the theories that explain how societies reactions and beliefs about a crime labels it to the point of possibly causing it because of what you say, think, or belief about the criminal act. Reacting and