Research the positive school of criminology and discuss how this school of thought pertains to the concept of determinism (soft or hard determinism is a view that choice is nonexistent or limited) in criminal justice. How did Lombroso’s view of biological traits and atavism impact the criminal justice system of his day and how does it impact contemporary perspectives on crime, in your opinion? Discuss Lombroso’s influence in nature versus nurture debate amongst criminologists.
