Criminology, scenario

   1. A murderer, who experienced years of abuse at the hands of his victim, finally “snapped” and killed his girlfriend. Should this offender be considered for a sentence of community supervision?  Why or why not?  In addition to providing justification with resources, detail two factors you took into consideration in determining whether or not … Read more

Criminology

Recidivism, or a criminal offender’s tendency to reoffend, is an important issue for criminologists. Select one criminological theory and A) explain why convicted felons who are returning to their communities would be likely to recidivate, being sure to explain why the factors included in the theory specifically influence offenders, and B) using the same theory … Read more

Persepolis

This is a reading assignment, 200-300 words. I have attached the book and instruction. The assignment is really easy, the instruction just seem like a lot. Let me know if you can or can’t access the document in the chat. View: John Green, “Crash Course on Iranian Revolution” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w4Ku6l7OEI (Links to an external site.) Read: Persepolis … Read more

Case Study Week 10

Case Study: Life Course Theory A case study is an open-ended learning activity (i.e., a problem is presented that precipitates discussion) in which the participant must enter into the character of someone in a real-life situation and then reflect on what he/she would do in that situation. Read the case study associated with this discussion and then … Read more

Discussion Forum 9

1. How do the cases of police misconduct and racial profiling in the country represent instrumental theory statement? “Criminal law and the criminal justice system act solely as instruments for controlling the poor, have-not members of society by those who hold positions of political and economic power who define what is illegal or criminal behavior,” … Read more