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Social Structure Social Learning Theory: Preventing Crime and Violence

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Preventing Crime and Violence

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The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of social learning theory. The overview presents the development of the theory from its early historical criminological roots to the contemporary presentations of the theory. These theoretical presentations are used to provide the foundation of prevention measures. Further, a review of the examination of the prevention programs based on social learning principles is examined.

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  1. Department of Criminal Justice, University of Louisville, 2301 South Third Street, 208 Brigman Hall, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA

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    Brent Teasdale

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    Mindy S. Bradley

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Nicholson, J., Higgins, G.E. (2017). Social Structure Social Learning Theory: Preventing Crime and Violence. In: Teasdale, B., Bradley, M. (eds) Preventing Crime and Violence. Advances in Prevention Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-44124-5_2

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