3.) Implications for public policy. Finally, your description of criminal behavior and

theories to explain it should be connected with a discussion of social control and public

policy. Thus, you should address how effective formal (or informal) social control

institutions are likely to reduce the criminal behavior you discuss. For example, would

harsh punishments be more effective than rehabilitation to control thieves? Is it even

possible to “correct” individuals’ criminal behavior? Briefly discuss the best role of police

and courts with regards to the criminal behavior. For example, should we make longer

prison sentences and add more police to the streets?