Download or read book Why Do Criminals Offend? written by Robert Agnew and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004-08-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This books draws on a broad range of crime theories and research to present a general theory of crime and delinquency. The general theory integrates the essential arguments from social learning, social control, self-control, strain, labeling, social support, bio-psychological, and other theories. It also draws on research examining the relationship between crime, individual traits, and the social environment, including family, school, peer, and work environments.