Blended sentencing statutes
What are the five types of blended sentencing statutes? What are some positive benefits of blended sentencing statutes for serious and violent juvenile offenders?
Criminology
Public defenders appointed to juvenile offenders
Under what circumstances are public defenders appointed to juvenile offenders? Do different types of defense counsel, public or private make a difference in juvenile proceedings? Why?
Analysing a crime case
Mary likes to shop at Safeway because she likes their wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Periodically Mary is seen sampling the grapes and strawberries to determine their freshness and flavor. The store has no posted signs inviting shoppers to sample the fresh produce, yet Mary, like many others, is oblivious to the fact …
Organized crime
As you have read about organized crime this week, consider the means by which law enforcement agencies attempt to combat these various organizations. Then, choose one type of criminal organization and provide your opinion on whether the law enforcement strategies being employed have been successful. What else should law enforcement …
Organized crime
As you have read about organized crime this week, consider the means by which law enforcement agencies attempt to combat these various organizations. Then, choose one type of criminal organization and provide your opinion on whether the law enforcement strategies being employed have been successful. What else should law enforcement …
The juvenile court system
Should the juvenile court system be discontinued? Why/why not? Be sure to explain your answer fully, using support from your textbook and real-life examples.
The juvenile court system
Should the juvenile court system be discontinued? Why/why not? Be sure to explain your answer fully, using support from your textbook and real-life examples.
The changing boundaries of criminology
This week’s reading provides an overview of the changing boundaries of criminology, counting crime and measuring criminal behavior, and the schools of thought throughout history pertaining to the study of those that commit a crime. After reviewing the reading for week 1, as well as the …
The changing boundaries of criminology
This week’s reading provides an overview of the changing boundaries of criminology, counting crime and measuring criminal behavior, and the schools of thought throughout history pertaining to the study of those that commit a crime. After reviewing the reading for week 1, as well as the …
Crime data in the UCR and the NCVS
Examine the past 10 years of crime data in the UCR and the NCVS Identify three crime trends from the data (2–4 paragraphs). What are the strengths and weaknesses of each data source (the UCR and NCVS databases)? Consider their accuracy, coverage, applicability, collection methods, and any other characteristic …
