Terrie Moffit Developmental Theory
Theory of Crime Causation- Developmental Theory.
Discuss;
Section : Policy Implications
According to this theory how do we solve crime problems?
Identify risk factors that contribute to people committing crime
Have we solved crime problems? Assessment of data
What have we learned?
Early risk factors
Develop protective factors for juveniles to help reduce crime and change behavior
Genetic predispositions
Identification of MAOA gene and those who identified to have it were more vulnerable to develop antisocial behavior following maltreatment
Identification of serotonin transporter gene and risk of developing depression
Identify risk factors that contribute to people committing crime and develop protective factors for juveniles to help reduce crime and change behavior.
