A young woman has suffered neglect,and mental and sexual abuse at home-she runs away and ends up working as a prostitute.What theory of crime best explains this case?

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General strain theory posits that individuals who experience negative emotions such as frustration or anger due to a variety of stressors (such as abuse or neglect) are more likely to engage in deviant behaviors such as prostitution as a way to cope with their stress. In this case, the young woman's experiences of neglect and abuse at home likely led to her feeling frustrated and angry, which may have ultimately led her to engage in prostitution as a way to cope with these negative emotions.

A Young Woman Has Suffered Neglect,and Mental and Sexual Abuse