Arguments in favor of and arguments against 'just desert'
Explanation of 'just desert', documented arguments in favor of and against just desert, possible fallout for and against just desert.
Public policy implications and change
Presentation outlining public policy implications of rational choice theory; trait theories; social structure theories; social conflict theories and developmental theories. Thorough overview of each policy implication, identify policies and results. To include definition of theory, explanation of how crime is interpreted accor ...continues
Victims of crime within controlled populations represent specific vulnerabilities to attack. Describe prison violence, school violence, campus violence, and workplace violence, and for each, discuss the most logical approach you believe would lower victimization rates. Defend your position for each. Cite examples.
As a criminal justice professional, what do you feel is most important when studying victims of prison violence, school violence, campus violence, and workplace violence? Should we look at how they are similar or should we address the manner in which each person was victimized?
Survey of Local Crime Prevention Efforts
You have been hired to help your city council in an effort to improve crime prevention methods within your community. *Construct a ten question survey on the community's feelings about local crime prevention efforts. *Respond to these questions: 1. How will you choose the sample of survey respondents from the community? ...continues
Rational Choice Crime Control Strategies
A woman was recently arrested for drowning all four of her children. Her defense team suggested that she was depressed and had no idea what she was doing at the time of the crime. QUESTIONS: Analyze this type of crime using the rational choice theory, answering the following: *How is criminal behavior explicable acc ...continues
Locate an example of a crime that can be explained by social structure theories. 1. How did the socio-economic status of the criminal affect his or her decision to commit the crime? 2. What could have been done to prevent this crime from occurring? (200-300 word responses) I need help with these questions and finding ...continues
• Locate a diversion program in a community, at a school, community service agency, or city recreational center, for example. • Post a 200- to 300-word response describing the purpose, target population, and results of the program. Discuss how diversion programs like this one are related to social process theories.
Comparative Criminology and the Restorative Justice Model
See attached file for full problem description. Please help provide insight for the question at the end of the problem. CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION: 1. Restorative justice may be the model that best serves alternative sanctions. How can this essentially humanistic approach be sold to the general public that now supports ...continues
Refer to the figure attached. Describe the development of the offender's behavior. If the behavior pattern is not corrected, where might it lead as the adolescent reaches adulthood?
