In correctional settings across America, the risk-need-responsivity (RNR) model is actively used to assess offender security and programmatic needs. James (2018) discussed the Risk and Needs […]
Criminology
Criminological terms and concepts describe a hypothetical crime problem
• Using criminological terms and concepts describe a hypothetical crime problem in a specific area or jurisdiction type. • Using the concepts and techniques you have learned during this […]
The way crime and justice is portrayed in the media.
Discuss the changes that you have observed since your childhood in the way crime and justice is portrayed in the media. Which changes […]
The legal philosopher H. L. A. Hart’s features of criminal punishments
Discuss the legal philosopher H. L. A. Hart’s features of criminal punishments that are different from other sanctions. 2. Describe some significant victims’ rights […]
A PowerPoint presentation on the topic of murder.
Prepare an 18-20-slide (not including the title and reference slides) PowerPoint presentation on the topic of murder. Explain the different forms of murder, including: first-degree […]
Devah Pager’s social experiment on racism, criminal record, and employment opportunities.
Watch both videos: 1. Describe Devah Pager’s social experiment on racism, criminal record, and employment opportunities. In other words, what was done as part […]
Defences to crime.
The law recognizes certain defences to crime. In those cases, even when an individual has committed the guilty act (actus reus) of an offense, they are […]
Cyber Sex Crimes against Children
This week you were exposed to an array of theories that should help to jump start your research. What theory have you chosen to help you […]
How law enforcement adapted to organized crime in Las Vegas
How did law enforcement adapt to organized crime in Las Vegas? Meaning, how did they change their enforcement of a legal business (gambling) when the […]
Arguments that were used for prohibition
What were some of the arguments that were used for prohibition? Was there a religious/ethnic consideration to outlawing alcohol? Do you think prohibition was […]