Living in the Day of Criminal Social Contagions

If present data holds true, there is no question that we are living in a day of significant criminal social contagions in America

Social contagions refer to the spread of behaviors, emotions, or ideas within a social network, much like the way a virus or disease spreads. Several factors contribute to the emergence and spread of social contagions:

1. Imitation and Social Learning:

   Observational Learning: People often imitate the behaviors of others, especially those they admire or consi…