Let's first discuss the 3 main social process theories, learning, control and labeling. Learned theory involves learning deviant behavior and the process of learning conventional behavior is one in the same process. Neither criminals nor typical members of society are raised to be completely good or completely evil, nor completely deviant nor completely conformist; therefore, criminals are not born and reproduced, rather they are cultivated. Social control theory proposes that individuals' relationships, commitments, values, and beliefs encourage them not to break the law. If moral codes are embedded in individuals' lives and they have a stake in their broader community, they will voluntarily limit their likelihood of committing deviant acts or crimes. The theory seeks to understand the means by which it is possible to reduce the likelihood of criminality developing among individuals. Finally, labeling theory “labels” deviant acts or crimes. Socially, this gives the crime or act a face that makes the offender recognizable by his other act rather than by the content of his character before the deviant act. Learning theory has been widely discussed in my forums, learning to be deviant is the basis. of a criminal in his purest form. It examines the interactions of people with various organizations, institutions and processes in society; people from all walks of life have the potential to become criminals if they engage in destructive social relationships. This describes organized crime, crime families and even singular crimes. These are taught to you from a young age or when you interact with the neighborhood thug. If you have never seen a criminal, you are less likely to become a criminal. Dr. CR Jeffery suggests (Jeffery, 1965) "the case of crime...... middle of paper...... it is a choice he makes with the help of the environment or people. » The theory of labeling is highly debated; the offender can change if given the opportunity. This must begin after the first crime has been committed. (Willam R. Downs, 1997) “Control theory implies that social services will reduce levels of deviant behavior by strengthening the adolescent's connection to society. Labeling theory implies the opposite, that the process of formal adjudication by the juvenile court will first stabilize and then increase levels of deviant behavior. "Labeling is not the end all be all. In conclusion, social process theories are just theories, each has its pros and cons, but each individual opinion on where crime comes from and how it continues to manifest and multiply in our lives. If you would like more information on this topic, see the reference material..