Environmental Stressors
Supporting Lectures:
- Positive Criminology
- Social Structure Theory
This week’s discussion will examine the impact of one’s local environment on behavior. Considering what is presented in the readings, answer the following questions:
- What impact does an individual’s environment and/or genetics have on the individual’s ability to make a free choice not to commit criminal acts? Support your response with research.
- What five environmental stressors most impact crime in a community and those who inhabit it? Why?
- How can local leaders address the stressors you identified?
- What environmental factor do you think has the greatest impact on the differences in behavior among youth sharing the same social group, age, and neighborhood?
