What are the root causes of crime and what can be done to prevent or reduce crime in society?

Directions:

• The paper should include four theories of crime and criminality, each with their own strengths, weaknesses, and policy implications in an attempt to explain, “What are the root causes of crime and what can be done to prevent or reduce crime in society?”
  -The paper should also have a developed thesis statement that concisely articulates the paper’s main point, while directing the reader to the content in the body of the essay. Many criminologists have attempted to explain the causes of crime through different criminology theories.  The body of the paper should cite specific theories, relevant material, concepts, authors, and research and the paper should include Three references.

The root causes of crime and what can be done to prevent