How should criminal justice professionals apply that theory? Should every person have genetic testing? Should people whose genetic testing reveals they might be more likely to commit crimes be sent through special programs, or simply removed from society?

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For example, the theory that genetic testing can help identify people that may be more likely to commit crime may seem like a scientifically logical way to explain behavior (see page 272 in the article, “The Return of Lombroso? Ethical Aspects of (Visions of) Preventative Forensic Screening” in the Role of Ethics resource section).

How should criminal justice professionals apply that theory? Should every person have genetic testing? Should people whose genetic testing reveals they might be more likely to commit crimes be sent through special programs, or simply removed from society?

Using the provided Module Seven Practice Activity Template Word Document, do the following:

Identify two criminological theories that best explain specific criminal behavior.

Describe how each criminological theory explains the criminal behavior.

Explain how each applied criminological theory is ethical or not ethical.