A survey of homeless youth in Canada shows a strong correlation between hunger,lack of shelter,and unemployment,on the one hand,and theft,prostitution,and even violent crime on the other.Whose theory of delinquency would best explain this relationship?

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Richard A. Cloward and Lloyd E. Ohlin's theory of delinquency, known as Differential Opportunity Theory, suggests that individuals engage in delinquency when they lack legitimate means to achieve societal goals, leading them to seek alternative, often illegitimate, means. This theory aligns with the correlation between lack of resources and engagement in crime.

A Survey of Homeless Youth in Canada Shows a Strong