“The evidence from decades of research shows an almost
linear relationship between economic deprivation and serious crime” (42). This
chapter explains that a person’s socio-economic background will influence their
likelihood to commit crimes. The more desperate situation that a person is in,
they will do more to get by, that includes stealing, or selling drugs. More
often than not, these types of crimes lead to violent cases of assault, or even
murder. I order to decrease the amount of crime among minorities, and decrease
it overall; the government must help those who live in neighborhoods that
suffer from poverty. I believe that more government money should go towards
improving desperate neighborhoods, and less money towards wealthy communities.
By increasing the effectiveness of the schooling system, people in these poor
situations can increase the chances for them to succeed, and stay out of
trouble. Also by increasing the amount of security in these areas it deters
possible criminals from committing these crimes, and it also increases the
chances of bringing criminals to justice. The government must focus on helping
those in poor socio-economic in order to prevent crime and violence in America.
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