Social learning theory is a psychological view that people gain knowledge about how to function by modeling themselves after people they have observed ( Schmalleger, 2011). Albert Bandura's theory of aggression modeling analyzes the evolution of aggressive behavior through an individual's observation of others (Osterburg, 2010). Although social learning theory states that people can learn through observation, learning does not necessarily lead to aggressive behavior. Adhering to the Jefferson County Department of Job and Family Services' new policy of removing every child from their home due to the offense of one or more legal guardians will overload the system. foster care and it would be unethical to categorize or label children as potentially violent or aggressive even if they have not yet demonstrated antisocial behavior. Albert Bandura believed that children might be reluctant to be aggressive if they are not influenced or rewarded by their environment or family members (Siegel, 2010). In this essay, I will determine whether the Department of Job and Family Services misinterpreted or misapplied social learning theory when planning and implementing policy. I will identify potential ethical or moral issues that may arise from the implementation of this new policy by the Jefferson County Department of Job and Family Services. I will describe the positive and/or negative impact that this policy could have on society in general or on the family unit. I will discuss the implications of criminological theories in the context of social policy. In the case study presented, the Jefferson County Department of Job and Family Services implemented a new policy...... middle of article...... I I have discussed two criminological theories in relation to the case study provided. Works Cited Cherry, K. (2014). Social learning theory: An overview of Bandura's social learning theory. Retrieved February 28, 2014, from psychology.about.com/od/developmentalpsychology/a/sociallearing.htm Osterburg, J. (2010). Criminal investigation: a method for reconstructing the past (6th ed.). [VitalSource library version]. Retrieved from http://online.vitalsource.com/books/9781437778946/id/P14-25Schmalleger, F. (2011). Criminal Justice Today, An Introductory Text for the 21st Century (11th ed.). [Adobe Editions Numériques version]. Retrieved from http://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781256762744/pages/50966501 Siegel, L. (2010). Criminology: The Core (4th ed.). [VitalSource library version]. Retrieved from http://online.vitalsource.com/books/1285276329/id/P5-233