After studying this chapter, you will be able to:

13.1 Explain the difference between biological, psychological and sociological theories of crime

13.2 Identify how the different sociological perspectives examine crime

13.3 Summarize the different types of crime

13.4 Explain how race/ethnicity is an important predictor of offender or victim status

13.5 Describe the transformation of American policing

13.6 Explain whether private prisons are more effective than public prisons