In the Assignment this week, you examined theories of criminal organizations. Now you discuss the degree to which a specific theory accounts for growth patterns and trends of the criminal organization(s) in your city, state, or region.

By Day 5

Post a response that addresses the following:

• Briefly describe the theory to which you were assigned.
• To what degree does the theory sufficiently account for growth patterns and trends of criminal organizations in your city, state, or region?