Identify and discuss the similarities and differences between general deterrence and specific deterrence. Using the resources and materials provided this week in class, discuss a criminal case that best explains each theory. Provide your opinion on whether you believe these theories work at preventing future crimes.
Outline how using the scientific method for your situation would help you approach it in a more rational way. How might you use the scientific method to address that situation? Be specific and address each step. Respond to at least two of your peers, commenting on the applicability of the scientific method for the … Read more
Prosecutors often possess unfettered discretion in making charging decisions. The prosecutor’s essential duty is to ensure that charging decisions are based upon the existence of probable cause. However, some would expand the prosecutor’s duty to matters surrounding social justice. In fact, K. Babe Howell suggests that prosecutors have a duty to seek justice and … Read more
1. What impact, if any, does media have in contributing to a culture of violence in our society? 2. How can social media be used as a tool to change the culture of violence? 3. After watching the TedTalk, why do you think posting her experience on social media, gave her the voice she … Read more
Documentary Evidence & the Right of Discovery. Describe the difference between primary and secondary evidence. Also discuss the discovery process as it pertains to the trial process. Brief: Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966). Dickerson v. U.S., 530 U.S. 428 (2000). Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963).
Provide a summary of the case. The case that I selected for this week focused on Aileen Wuornos. Aileen is an american serial killer that killed seven men while she was a prostitute (Aileen Wuornos, n.d.). The men were her clients and most of them were truck drivers. Aileen would try to use the … Read more
Post a brief description of your topic of research interest. Next, state the philosophical orientation that reflects your worldview and explain the epistemological and ontological assumptions of this orientation. Then, explain how these assumptions lend themselves to one or more research approaches.
ACEs or adverse childhood experiences are potentially traumatic things that occur in a child’s life. These experiences occur before a child is eighteen, but they remember them throughout their life. ACEs refer to specific types of trauma children may experience. They include physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; neglect, losing a parent such as through divorce, … Read more
Rigorous primary studies and meta-analyses have found that rehabilitative correctional interventions/treatment programs can significantly reduce recidivism. However, these same studies have found that there is a great deal of variability regarding the effectiveness of rehabilitative interventions. What does this variability mean for practice? How does the risk, needs, responsivity (RNR) model help make sense of … Read more
1. In the introduction there is a discussion of the three ways in which media businesses maximize their audiences. List and briefly discuss the three points. Which do you think is the most important for the manner in which media approach the coverage of crime? 2. Define moral panic according to Stanley Cohen. Compare … Read more