Causes of crime and aims of punishment

What is crime?

It is an offence not permitted in law for which there is a punishment.

What are the causes of crime?

Economic

• Lack of money
• Lack of a good education and therefore a lack of good work opportunities

Family

• A dysfunctional family life
• Violence in the family
• Drug abuse in the family

Social/Environmental

• Living in an area where there are lots of drugs around
• Living in an area where there are gangs
• Lack of things to do in an area - teenagers get bored and turn to crime.

Some Christians also believe that crime…