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The influence of theories and explanations on social policy
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From theory to policy

From theory to policy

Flowchart showing how different crime theories define problems, causes, interventions, policies, and outcomes.

Social policy means the laws, funding decisions and institutional practices used by governments and agencies to deal with social problems. In crime and deviance, that includes policing, sentencing, probation, youth justice, victim support and surveillance.

The influence of theories and explanations on social policy Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Sociology
  3. /The influence of theories and explanations on social policy