Physiological deficitsThere is no causal factor or single identifying indicator that determines violent behavior in individuals. Although studies show characteristics associated with violent offenders, no single variable predetermines such crimes. Instead, there are a number of factors that come into play that have shown an association with such aggressive reactive behavior. Factors such as environmental demographics (Hughs, 2008) (Barnes, 2012), biological and genetic predispositions to mental illnesses (Miller & Barnes, 2013), prenatal brain development (Michalska & Kinzler, 2011), abuse, psychological factors and many other variables that they somehow coincide to create a recipe for such violent actions. The progress made to determine these factors and what lays the foundation for this pathology are as important as they are controversial. The closer we get to the possible causal factors, the closer we come to preventing such acts and providing help and better treatments for those suffering from such disorders in the early stage. Evidence from previous studies on this issue suggests that dietary supplements of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have the potential to reduce violent tendencies in individuals with psychopathic disorder (Gesch, Hammond, Hampson, & Eves, 2002) (McNamara & Carlson, 2006). Further studies show strong correlations between individuals with antisocial, psychopathic disorder and deficits in prefrontal cortex functioning and reductions in gray matter (Oberstar, Anderson, & Jensen, 2005) (Gregory, 2012) (Raine, 2013). Although associations have been found between fatty acid deficiencies and psychopathic disorder in violent offenders, as well as deficits in prefrontal cortex functioning, few studies have been done on diet… half of the article… and intergenerational relationships. Contact with the criminal justice system. Sage Journals, 671-689. Oberstar, J., Anderson, E., & Jensen, J. (2005). Cognitive and moral development, brain development, and mental illness: Important considerations for the juvenile justice system. Wm. Mitchell L. Rev., 32, 1051-1061. Raine, A. (2013, April 26). Neurocriminology: inside the criminal mind (image). The Wall Street Journal. The Wall Street Journal. Sherman, L., Gottfredson, D., MacKenzie, D., Eck, J., Reuter, P., & Bushway, S. (1998). Preventing crime: what works, what doesn't, what promises in brief, report to the US Congress. National Institute of Justice. United States Department of Justice. (2012). Correctional Populations in the United States, 2011. Bureau of Justice Statistics.Wortley. (1996). Guilt, shame, and situational crime prevention. Griffith University, 115-132.