The nine reasons why inmates offend: Rational choice and determinism
The purpose of this study was to consolidate the myriad theories of crime and create a comprehensive list of reasons a person may violate the law. This thesis aimed to accurately identify and categorize the general criminal motivations of sentenced inmates at Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center (GHRC)....
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CSUSB ScholarWorks
2008
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| Online Access: | https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3405 https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4489&context=etd-project |
| Summary: | The purpose of this study was to consolidate the myriad theories of crime and create a comprehensive list of reasons a person may violate the law. This thesis aimed to accurately identify and categorize the general criminal motivations of sentenced inmates at Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center (GHRC). By administering a survey to sentenced inmates this study supported the research hypothesis that all of the participants would agree that they had committed their illegal act due exclusively to one or more of the nine reasons discussed. |
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