what is your stance on the root cause of crime and by extension the state and re

what is your stance on the root cause of crime and by extension the state and relevance of criminology? Can it really be attributed to one singular issue, or is it more a combination of multiple factors? What are the inherent strengths/weaknesses to how we traditionally think about crime and criminal behavior? Additionally, could there ever be a true “general” theory of crime? Why or why not?
You are expected to cite empirical evidence that supports your claims and arguments. Your paper should incorporate a MINIMUM of FIVE (5) empirical sources related to the topics you are covering, all cited and referenced using APA format. There is an outline provided below on the general format of the paper: