Substance Abuse

Research has shown that there is a relationship between substance abuse and criminal behavior. Continued substance abuse is an illegal act itself for offenders on supervision. There are other issues related to substance abuse, i.e. the need for money that can lead offenders to committing a crime to get money for drugs.

Dysfunctional Family

If an offender comes from a dysfunctional family, the offender is more likely to be in a setting where they can learn criminal or substance abuse behaviors. In these situations, offenders may not have ever had a positive role model within the home to help teach morals and values. These offenders are at a disadvantage because from an early age, they are taught that certain values and norms are acceptable.