In the early 1800s, a move away from attributing a religious cause to criminal behavior, such as individuals being born evil, occurred. The more secular approach recognized that the cause might not only be placed on the individual, but some responsibility could be attributed to:

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The early 1800s saw a shift towards understanding crime through a more secular lens, recognizing that social factors, such as social disorganization, could contribute to criminal behavior rather than attributing it solely to individual moral failings.

In the Early 1800s, a Move Away from Attributing a Religious