This document provides the assignment requirements for a 10-page paper on a criminological theory and how it has helped reduce crime in the United States. Students must select a theory and discuss how it has facilitated crime reduction, potentially focusing on a specific group. The paper must be in Word, include at least 3 references using APA style for in-text citations and reference list, and follow the APA format of cover page, abstract, introduction, discussion, and conclusion. Suggested additional reading on criminological theory is also provided.