Criminology

The discipline of criminology requires a detailed study of crime and criminals. Criminologists seek to answer the “why” question. Why would someone do something so horrible? Criminological theories try to answer this question. As you attempt to answer the “why” question, you will consider theory development. Are the reasons someone commits a burglary the same […]

To what extent was the Gunpowder Plot an act of terrorism? must be referenced in harvard

Discussion 2: In Chapter 12 of the primary text, Siegel defines white collar crime and describes the profile of the typical white collar offender (2011). In your initial response to this week’s discussion, define white collar crime in your own words, and describe the typical white collar crime offender. In addition, also define what is […]

Crime in the United States Objectives Explain how statistics are gathered for major crimes Identify sources of crime statistics Compare and contrast Part I offenses versus Part II offenses Examine four key demographic factors in the collection of crime data Assignment Overview This writing assignment explores the differences in crime statistics in two similarly-sized cities. […]

Outline and explain the main features of ONE of the following theories – sub-cultural theory, labeling theory or moral panic theory. Critically assess, with reference to the academic literature, the strengths and weaknesses of the theory.

Write a 250 word essay regarding this topic. Possible civil liberty or ethical violations as they relate to evolving technologies.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper comparing two juvenile diversion, intervention, or prevention programs operating in your city or state. Address the following in your paper: How do the programs work to reduce juvenile crime? Base this on an analysis of the relationship between program premise and goals and one or more major causes of […]

Choose a criminal offender who committed crimes due to a biological reason. Write a 1,400- to 2,100-word paper discussing the genetic or physiological evidence that supports the notion that biology played a key role in explaining the offender’s criminality. Research the behaviors that constitute psychopathy. Discuss in detail the specific behaviors demonstrated by the offender that align with […]

write a five (5) page minimum, DOUBLE SPACED, 12-FONT TIMES ROMAN paper with references and sources cited. You may pick any topic in that covers an aspect of crime and the media.. This project will be a minimum of five (5) pages for the entire paper, not five (5) pages for each step. Your cover […]

John Doe just purchased a new Glock handgun and has started carrying it with him when he goes out to restaurants and bars, in violation of Maryland law. He goes to have a few drinks at R.J. Bentleys in College Park, MD and takes the gun with him. When he gets there he sees Bobby, […]