Causes of crime include poverty, unemployment, lack of education, peer pressure, family problems, mental illnesses, substance abuse, poor parenting, low self-esteem, social inequality, media influence, easy accessibility of weapons, weak laws, corruption, political instability, globalization, economic recession, cultural differences, religious extremism, terrorism, war, natural disasters, climate change, environmental degradation, technological advancement, internet addiction, bullying, gang violence, organized criminal activities, human rights violations, child labor, forced marriages, genoc