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    Free Will and Criminal Punishment

    Discuss what issues biological theories of criminology bring up regarding free will and the justness of punishment. Please reference at least one source.

    Problems with Crime Data Programs

    Discuss some of the problems with crime data programs as well as why the problems exist and how they can be remedied. Please add references.

    Society versus Genetics

    Discuss the ways society and crime interact with each other. Discusses how many believe that society (demographics) breeds criminals, while many believe that crime is passed through genetics (science). 400 words with reference.

    The Role of a Criminologist.

    300 word essay with reference that discusses the role of a criminologist as a criminologist professional as well as how that role fits in with other jobs in the criminal justice field.

    Changing and Creating Criminal Laws

    Identify a criminal law that you would repeal or change. What would you change, or why would you delete it? Identify a criminal law that you would like to add. Why would you like to see this new criminal law? (Answer provided in approximately 100 words.)

    Domestic Violence Theories and Case Study Over 600 word essay with reference.

    Jim comes from a traditional and conservative background. His father worked hard to support his wife and six children. He controlled the finances, and the couple had only one car, often leaving Jim's mother isolated and unable to get out of the house to participate in the children's activities. Jim's father would often become fr

    Blaming a Victim

    Evaluate the claim that some are blaming the victim. What would be the purpose in blaming the victim? Is it possible that some victims precipitated actions taken against them? Provide examples of how this might occur. Why is it important for victimologists to remain objective instead of pro-victim? What are some of the spec

    Presidential Debate and Social Conflict

    Explain how Romney and Obama use criminological theories such as social conflict to frame their own rendition of the neutralization theory. Provide references.

    Family Violence, Spousal Abuse and Video Games Over 400 word essay with reference.

    Adam and his sister Eva live in a beautiful home in the suburbs of a large city. Their parents are both professionals, their father is a well-known defense attorney, and their mother teaches at the local high school. Sometimes their father gets angry when he and his wife are arguing. In his anger, he pushes his wife around, hits

    Process and Impact Evaluation

    When programs do not achieve their expected goals, it's due to one of two things - either the program was not a good idea to begin with, or it was a good idea but not implemented properly. Discuss why it is necessary to conduct both a process and an impact evaluation to learn why a program failed.

    Less-than-lethal options in law enforcement Over 375 word essay with reference.

    Identify and describe at least 3 less-than-lethal options that are available to law enforcement. Identify and describe at least 1 new less-than-lethal or nonlethal technology that is currently under development. Make sure to include the following in your response: What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using les

    Signs or incidents of cybercrime

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is one of the leading agencies when responding to cybercrime. However, the FBI is still at risk just like any other agency or organization. Discuss the signs or incidents that might notify someone that this type of crime is taking place. For example: Types of security signs or incide

    American Pediatric Association's View on Violence

    It is estimated that today's children will be exposed to approximately 20 to 25 violent acts per hour during one Saturday morning of TV programming, and approximately 5 violent acts per hour during regular adult programming. Viewing television violence may lead to a change in a child's values and an increase in violent behavior.

    Causes of Juvenile Delinquency

    Are children who are raised in single-parent families more likely to engage in delinquent behavior throughout their youth? If so, why? What other factors besides family background should be considered in assessing causes of delinquency? , Are children from two-parent families less likely to engage in delinquent behavior th

    Boarding Schools and Boot Camps

    Parents have several options when seeking help for teenagers with emotional and behavioral problems. Juvenile boot camps and boarding schools are two such options. List three main differences between the methods that boarding schools and boot camps utilize. In your opinion, which of these options would be more effective in worki

    Techniques of Neutralization for Different Forms of Crime

    Provide a specific example of a street crime and a white-collar crime and then demonstrate how the offender could utilize Gresham Sykes and David Matza techniques of neutralization in an attempt to provide no-criminal meaning to their actions.

    Classical School of Criminology.

    What are the principles of the classical school of criminology? Which principle had the most influence on the mission and history of corrections? Explain. 500 word essay with reference.

    General theory of crime

    What elements comprise the social bond for Hirschi? How are ideas from the Chicago School relevant to this theory? What are examples of positive and negative reinforcement and punishment? What is the major difference between reinforcement and punishment? What is meant by life-course theory? How might this theory be used to bet

    Growth in State Prison

    Why has there been growth in the state prison systems? Do you agree with the reason? Why or why not? (200 words, personal opinion okay.)

    Bell v Wolfish regarding jails

    Should the conditions of jails differ from those of prisons because jail inmates have not been convicted? Why or why not? How did Bell v. Wolfish affect the operations and conditions within jails? Do you agree with the decision in the case? (200 - 250 words with credible reference).

    Discussing Women's Prisons

    How would you describe prisons for women? How would you compare women's prisons to those for juveniles and men? What would happen if there were no distinction for prisons among the groups previously mentioned?

    Features of Irish System in US Prisons

    What is one feature of the Irish system that contributes to modern correctional operations in the United States? Should the United States have adopted this feature into modern correctional operations? Why or why not?

    Summary on Learning Theories

    How would the general theory of crime account for the children who are reared poorly and who exhibit low self control, but who do not go to commit crimes?