Describe a specific policy change that could be made to ensure that people like the main character in your paper do not engage in crime.

The story should function as an illustration of one of the theories. As you write it, keep in mind the major assumptions of the theory you choose, regarding what factors (social, individual, structural, environmental, etc.) lead a person toward crime. You do not have to explicitly state these theoretical assumptions within the biography, but instead make sure that the theory is reflected in the person’s decisions and actions. Be sure your facts and examples are specific enough to relate to the theory’s concepts. 2. A theoretical application section (1-2 pages) addressing the following (please write this in paragraph form, not in question/answer form): a. Describe the theory you chose. How does it account for the origins of criminal behavior? b. How does the theory you chose explain the main character’s behavior? c. Describe a specific policy change that could be made to ensure that people like the main character in your paper do not engage in crime. 3. You should also include a reference page listing all sources cited. (If you are describing a specific theory, you should be citing at minimum some of the materials assigned for the course, although you are welcome to use outside scholarly sources to support your arguments.) 2. Description of Theory: Ability to provide specific detailed information explaining the theory’s assumptions. 3. Application of Theory: Ability to correctly explain how the theory you chose explains the behavior of the character in your biography. 4. Policy Recommendation: Ability to draft a policy change rooted in your chosen theory, which could prevent future offending of the type your character engaged in. 5. Writing Quality: Make sure to proofread your papers for spelling, grammar, phrasing, formatting, etc. The theory you choose must be a specific theory, not a general category of criminological theories. For example, choosing “developmental theory” would not be appropriate, because this is a category that contains several theories; however, you could choose “Moffitt’s theory of adolescence-limited vs. life-course offending” from within that category. Similarly, you should not choose “environmental theory” but you could choose “routine activity theory” as a specific theory that falls under that area.