Causes of crime

• What is a common characteristic of most criminals regarding education?

  Most criminals have been excluded from school
• How do abusive parents affect children's behavior?

  They are poor role models for children
• What is a social factor that can lead to crime?

  Boredom can lead to crime
• What is a significant environmental reason for crime?

  High unemployment rates
• How does gang rivalry contribute to crime?

  It has created a knife crime culture
• What background factors can lead to crime?

  Poor housing and deprived background
• What is the highest single cause of crime?

  Drug addiction
• Why do individuals commit crimes related to drug addiction?

  To fund their drug habit
• What type of crime is often associated with gangs?

  Much gang crime is drug related
• What do criminologists suggest about prisoners' mental health?

  Most prisoners suffer from mental health issues
• How might television violence influence behavior?

  It could influence people to copy it
• How can advertising affect people's behavior according to the study material?

  It may encourage selfishness and greed
• What do Christians believe about justice?

  They believe in justice and moral law
• What do the 10 Commandments say about greed?

  Do not covet, which means do not be greedy
• How do Christians view breaking the law for justice?

  It might be seen as acceptable
• What is the Christian perspective on drinking alcohol?

  They don't forbid drinking
• What do Christians think about excessive drinking?

  They think drinking too much is wrong
• What do Christians believe about poverty and crime?

  They believe no one should be poor
• What is the Christian stance on stealing?

  They think stealing is wrong