Psychological explanations of crime emphasize individual differences in the way people think or feel about their criminal behavior. In this discussion What psychological factors do you believe presents the best view to explain criminality?
Watch the youtube video, below. According to this chapter, do you believe the law enforcement officer had sufficient “reasonable suspicion” to pull over the driver of the vehicle shown in the video because he was drunk or committed a traffic offense? If yes, explain why. Was it lawful for the …
Consider the following scenario: John Mathews drove while intoxicated and caused an accident. An elderly couple was seriously injured in the wreck. The couple was hospitalized for several weeks, and was in physical therapy for one year after the incident. John however had received only minor injuries. John has a …
For this assignment you will review a serial killer’s case in depth. The killer you choose to review will also be the subject of your Week 5 final assignment, so keep your research material handy. First, choose one of the following serial killers: David Berkowitz (“Son of Sam”) taunted police over …
Throughout the course you have learned many characteristics of criminal justice organizations. The system seems to be perched on the edge of major changes, but are there flaws in the design of CJ organizations that make them resistant to change? Provide at least three barriers to change. Thinking about the paramilitary …
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Compare and contrast the prevalence of organized crime in two of the following global regions: North America, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Determine each global region’s response to organized crime, and examine the correlation between this response and the prevalence of organized crime in the region.
Distinguish the differences in criminal code and legal procedures between the United States and another country Select one of the six model nations to research the differences in criminal code and legal procedures between the United States and your selected country. Imagine you are traveling abroad in your chosen country when you witness a …
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Assume that you work for the District Board of Education. The Directors of the Board of education have assigned you to examine crime in K-12 (Kindergarten to 12th grade) settings. You are required to submit a report on crime in the educational environment. In your report: Identify and analyze the different crimes for …
For this discussion, you will examine the effects on the community that result from a mass murder, or when a serial killer is active. Since we are looking at the reaction that the killer generates, choose from one of the following killers: David Berkowitz (New York) Wayne Williams (Atlanta) Danny …
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The “Unabomber,” The “Zodiac Killer,” and the “BTK Killer” were all serial killers who remained at large for a long time. The Zodiac Killer has still never been captured. Choose any of the three killers named above and create an 8- to 10-slide presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint that covers the following …
