Less than or equal to 300 words Considering the three frames of references: classical, positivistic, and theories of the behavior of criminal law. What assumptions do each of these theories make about human nature? To what kind of criminal justice policies do each of the theories point? As a policy maker, how would you make […]

Case to review: Lanciana v Alderuccio [2020] VSCA 152 There are two parts to this task: Part A and Part B.  You must complete BOTH parts. PART A Answer the following questions about the case succinctly, in your own words (that is to say, do not just ‘cut and paste’ from the judgment) using no […]

Assigned Reading: Thistlewaite and Wooldredge, Part 3 Chapter 5,  The Stanford Prison Experiment: What explains the coercive behavior of prison guards? pp. 362-372. After reading the article answer the following questions in a discussion posting: You must also comment on two of your classmate's postings by the end of the week. 1. Do you think the […]

 After reading the articles assigned this week, please imagine responding to the scene of a suspected homicide by gunshot in the upstairs bedroom of a single-family home located on the corner of Maple Street and Second Avenue. Discuss what you think are the most important steps in the process of collecting evidence and why. 

 What are the advantages and disadvantages of technology use in human service delivery?  Provide specific examples of the advantages and disadvantages you identify. 

 students are to explain their personal perspective of the culture/group called MOVE.  Next, identify and explain similarities or differences with 1985 judgement from an objective viewpoint as compared to today's culture. 

Please review the APA module under the "Getting Started" area if you need assistance.  As a criminal justice professional, it is imperative that you learn the finer aspects of writing.  Citing and referencing are part of the gradable criteria for your weekly work. All questions are worth 20 points: Allan Teale set up insurance companies which […]

Have pension funds in your community or state been victimized by white-collar criminals? What were the effects of the fraud? What happened to the perpetrators? If you cannot find a case in your state, you can discuss one from outside of your area. Please use research to support your post.

 Describe your thoughts on poverty and crime. Does and impoverished youth who has a two-parent household reframe your personal evaluation of this theory? Why or why not? 

 Compare the following Biosocial Theories: Biochemical, Neurological, Genetics, and Evolutionary. Identify and discuss which of the aforementioned, in your opinion, would have a great impact on the criminal behavior of an individual and why. Give several examples supporting your opinion