Present an overview of the early beginnings of organized crime in the United States of America and discuss why history is important in addressing the problem. Include the identity of the different groups operating within the United States of America and explain why the identification of such groups is relevant to addressing the problem of … Read more
Analyze and evaluate each area. Based on your knowledge of the explanations of crime, identify and discuss key factors (for example, biological, environmental, and cultural) that may influence criminal activity. Select and apply the best criminological theory to explain the criminal activity for each area. Identify and discuss each area’s specific characteristics as they relate … Read more
The differences in the treatment of each type of crime by the legislature. Explore the different crime levels (misdemeanor vs. felony) and different punishments. The differences in the descriptions utilized by the media. How does the media depict the different types of criminals? Have there been any changes? The differences in the theoretical applications for these types … Read more
Explain the history of fingerprint analysis. Explain the characteristics of fingerprints. Describe how fingerprints are collected from a crime scene as well as how they are taken from a person. Explain how fingerprints are analyzed. Must use at least two credible sources Must document all sources in APA style Must include a separate references page … Read more
What evidence exists for or against the deterrent effect of punishment on the commission of crime? In other words, how much does the presence of a penalty stop crime?
Jeffery Dahmer: Intro/What is your paper about? (i.e., who is the person) Literature Reviw & History/ what is history of your research Paper? (i.e., childhood info.) Criminal Typology/What type of crime is your research topic (i.e., violent, property, enterprise, public order)? Why? Criminological Theory/What theory of crime causation applies to your research topic? (You can … Read more
Crime vs. Media How has the idea of crime prevention been influenced by public pressure and corrections system issues? Discuss the history and evolution of major crime prevention strategies employed by law enforcement. (**HINT**)Sometimes a department does something wrong and it becomes a media issue. Since this is brought to the attention to the public … Read more