Delinquency Theories/Psychological and Sociological Theories

Apply 2 psychological theories and 2 sociological theories to each of the following three delinquent acts: shoplifting, breaking and entering a home, and car jacking Here are the following theories I can chose from: Psychological Theories: Behavioral Theory Psychodynamic Theory Social Learning Theory Cognitive Theory ...continues

Proposals

Why are proposals important? What do you think should be included in proposals? Why do we need proposals?

The Juvenile Justice System - constitutional rights

Children have certain constitutional rights at adjudication, such as the right to an attorney and the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses. They do not, however, have the right to a trial by jury. Should juvenile offenders have a constitutional right to a jury trial? Should each state make that determination? Discuss th ...continues

What is the dual-court system?

What is the dual-court system? Why do we have a dual-court system in America? Could the drive toward court unification eventually lead to a monolithic court system? Would such a system be effective? Describe the various sentencing goals discussed in this unit. Which of these goals do you find most acceptable as the primary g ...continues

Cultural Perspective on Crime

Write a position on whether or not you feel that minorities are overrepresented in the criminal justice system because of prejudices within the system. Use Internet sources to support your position. Please include references.

Cultural Perspective on Crime

If most youth gangs are racially and ethnically homogeneous, should law enforcement use race and ethnic specific strategies to fight gang formation and control gang crime? On the other hand, should law enforcement strategies be racially and ethnically neutral? What dilemmas are created for police departments who pursue each of t ...continues

Police and Diversity

Using the internet and/or other resources, locate the arrest data for your state which is North Dakota. 1. Based on the statistics, do minorities commit more crimes? If so, which minorities? 2. Were non-minorities arrested more for any crime? 3. Could discrimination be a factor? How? 4. Based on the information from th ...continues

Affirmative Action

Define the concept of affirmative action. Do you support or oppose affirmative action in the employment of police officers? Do you think affirmative action is more important in policing than in other areas of life? Explain.

Cultural Perspective On Crime

Do you feel that minorities are overrepresented in the criminal justice system because of prejudices within the system?

Cultural Perspective on Crime

If most youth gangs are racially and ethnically homogeneous, should law enforcement use race and ethnic specific strategies to fight gang formation and control gang crime? On the other hand, should law enforcement strategies be racially and ethnically neutral? What dilemmas are created for police departments who pursue each of t ...continues