Order Instructions Identifies which theory of criminology you have learned about that best fits the offenders most likely to commit your selected crime., · Discuss the origins of your selected theory. Who is credited with developing it? When was it developed? · Research and explain the basic tenants of your chosen theory. For example, one […]

Order Instructions 1) Which of the three elements of punishment (certainty, swiftness, and severity) do you feel is most important for deterrence of crime? (State why and provide evidence)   2)Compare two of the five correctional perspectives/goals of punishment (retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation, and reintegration) using the four following components: justification of the perspective (why […]

Order Instructions In a well-constructed, one-page essay (500+ words, not including references), discuss the history of capital punishment in your state (or a state of your choice). Is the death penalty still used in that state? If not, when did it stop? What types of crimes can it be / could it have been considered […]

Order Instructions Describe the core arguments of each of the following criminological perspectives Trait (biological/psychological) Social (structure/process) Classical/Choice (deterrence) Support an argument for which of the two sentencing models (determinate or indeterminate) you feel is most likely to be effective at addressing crime from each of the three perspectives. Determine, based on the totality of […]

Order Instructions Writing Your Report Overview As you have learned thus far in the course, writing detailed and accurate reports is very important in the criminal justice field. To complete this assignment, you will choose one of the scenarios from the list of scenario links provided below. If you are not sure which report you […]

Order Instructions Until the 1970s, most states provided inmates with a mechanism for early release at the discretion of a parole board under an indeterminate sentencing model. “Good time” was used as a mechanism for early release for determinate sentencing whereby inmates were eligible for a day reduction in their sentences. Since that time, determinate […]

Order Instructions How does Angela Davis define prison abolition? What are your thoughts on prison abolition? Moreover, across the country, especially in the state of California, student-led organizations such as the Underground Scholars Initiative, have begun to emerge throughout the University of California (UC system) [eg. UC Berkeley] and Cal State [e.g. Cal State Los […]

Order Instructions Mass incarceration is regarded as the newest peculiar institution. Describe how punishment has been used historically and today as a racial project, and the role of the prison in this process. In your answer, be sure to address describe the functional similarities between slavery and mass incarceration, historical types of imprisonment, the role […]

JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW: PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORIES ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW The purpose of the Journal Article Review Assignment is to get you to begin to analyze recent and relevant research in your field.  The journal article review is a way to dissect research conducted by scholars and experts.  Solid, empirical research is the basis for a master’s […]

Order Instructions Describe the role the psychologist serves as a consultant in the jury selection process. Provide three examples of psychological concepts and describe how they are applied to the selection of juries. Be sure to support your answers with material from the Reading and outside research (at least two outside sources from scholarly journal […]