To go that extra step to get money that goes along with the illusion of happiness related to it. Many people only see the poor and destitute in this category of criminals, yet there are many instances of extremely well off people involved in criminal acts. Many of them do these things for the sheer excitement of the action, and often overlook the consequences of these actions, as they think that if they have money, it can solve all of their problems. Society's View Society's view of the factors that can lead to criminal behavior are numerous. There are extensive companies and agencies that are against abuse and victimization.
Society sees abuse as a breach of individual rights and condemn it.
People in society are also extremely concerned with the well being of individuals, weather it is emotional or psychological, even though these by no means will catch all cases before they happen, but they are a big step in the right direction. As to what society thinks of criminality in general, I am sad to say is a dismal view. Society uses the down fallen part of itself to promote sales of every possible item. Movie companies reek profits on criminal related movies that always see the almost retired cop versus the mastermind criminal. This warps societies view on criminals in general, and almost puts them on a pedestal as having beat the system including the law enforcing officers.