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Which of the following are factors that may influence prosecutorial decision making
Strain Theories
A sociological perspective that examines how societal structures pressure individuals to commit deviant or criminal acts due to an inability to achieve societal goals through legitimate means.
Control Theories
A branch of criminology that focuses on why individuals conform to societal norms and values, and what prevents them from engaging in criminal behavior.
Cohen
Refers to Albert Cohen, a prominent sociologist known for his work on subcultural theory of deviancy which explains how subcultures emerge as a response to the existing social structure.
Goal-Means Gap
The discrepancy or distance between an individual's goals and the resources or methods available to achieve those goals.
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