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Various studies have in the past indicated that there is a high correlation between violence/criminal behavior and psychopathy. This would largely be expected given that psychological studies into the character and disposition of psychopaths has demonstrated that the need for control (or power) as well as egocentrism, which also happen to be the dominant character traits of psychopaths, are predictors for deviant or antisocial behavior. The debate on whether or not psychopaths should be held criminally responsible for their acts, and thus be subjected to criminal punishment, has been raging for a long time. On one side of the debate are legal scholars, lawmakers,… Continue Reading...
doubt that a crime was indeed committed.
The Theory of Criminal Behavior Related to the Selected Case
Crime, its practice and existence is perceived through the social construction of criminality and the factors that make it happen. According to the traditional theories in sociology, crime was caused by lack of norms. This was immersed in a feeling of lacking the desired social connectedness. The term anomie was commonly used to refer to this scenario. It was further popularized by Emile Durkhein (1897). He also used the term to describe suicide. Sociologists refined the definition of the term to refer to… Continue Reading...
though they will soon “age out” of criminal behavior. Indeed, men in their 60’s are not able to crawl through windows, run and jump fences like someone in their 20’s or 30’s (Besemer, Ahmad, Hinshaw & Farrington, 2017). In short, there is an obvious pattern and prevalence whereby people are being incarcerated for non-violent offenses. There is also a pattern of some prosecutors “stacking” charges so as to coerce a defendant into a plea bargain (Gocha, 2016).
It is not unreasonable for someone that presents a risk to the public to be incarcerated after the commit multiple… Continue Reading...
key crime career theory assumption. A salient feature of their findings is heterogeneous adult criminal behavior. The theorists revealed that criminal activity decreases as the offender ages, even in case of active offenders. Moreover, desistance paths are not prospectively identifiable on the basis of individual differences and typological accounts engrained in childhood. Although childhood projections are fairly correct when it comes to forecasting crime levels between offenders until their twenties, discrete categories, probably valid throughout the course of life, cannot be generated (Sampson & Laub, 2004).
Theorists and Year of Theory Formulation
Laub and Sampson put forward the age-graded informal social control theory in… Continue Reading...
psychologists have had at their disposal access to subjects for research into the endogenous and exogenous factors that may cause or contribute to criminal behavior. Prisoners have long been viewed as a relatively dispensable part of the human population and the lack of attention given to their treatment remains a major ethnical infraction (Magaletta, et al., 2016). The psychological make-up of offenders, whose behavior may be symptomatic of underlying preexisting conditions ranging from mood disorders like anxiety and depression to personality disorders to psychoses, presents unique problems and challenges for prison administrators and correctional officers alike.
Because criminal behavior can be the means by which mental illness first becomes recognized, it makes sense… Continue Reading...
criminal behavior or ask for mercy. The right of allocution is granted to the defendant as an opportunity for him/her to show remorse or explain motivations behind the criminal acts. During this process, the defendant seeks to influence the judge to be lenient in his/her sentence.
The judge then issues the sentence, which varies depending on the severity of the crime since a sentence is a formal legal consequence relating to a conviction. Some of the most common criminal sentences include probation, short-term imprisonment, life in prison, and long-term incarceration.… Continue Reading...
the most critical concepts in criminal justice. The concept refers to an ability of an individual relapsing into criminal behavior. Typically, the recidivism has been measured by a criminal act, which led to reconviction, re-arrest, or return to prison. According to data released by the National Institution of Justice (2015), approximately 67.8%, which is about two-third of the released prisoners are rearrested within three years of their released. Within five years, 76.6%, three- quarter of the released prisoners are rearrested. Moreover, property offenders and those sentenced for drug crimes are in the top lists of the released prisoners likely to be rearrested. The SCA (Second Chance Act) is… Continue Reading...
shows how otherwise normal, functioning, law-abiding citizens can commit crimes such as abuse by using rationalization tactics to justify their criminal behaviors. By engaging in rationalization tactics, persons can remove any sense of guilt or regret from their minds and consciences. It is a rationalization of corruption that, in the case of elder abuse, can become a two-way street as the victims may rationalize or justify the behavior of the perpetrator, especially if the perpetrator is a loved-one such as a son or daughter, or if the victim senses that he or she really is a burden and deserves to be neglected.
Baer, R. A. (2003). Mindfulness training as a… Continue Reading...
those who exhibit deviant behavior desire to do so and that criminal behavior is seen among people with weak social bonds. In his social bonding model, he delineated four elements which make up social bonds, namely, attachment to partner/spouse, engagement in conforming behaviors, holding conventional beliefs and values, and dedication to conventionality (Wolfzorn, Heckert & Heckert, 2006). The theorist indicates that with increased attachment of a person to fellow human beings, their belief in conformist social values will increase. Furthermore, with increased investment and involvement in conventional activity, their propensity to deviate will decrease (Chriss, 2007).
Four Elements of Social… Continue Reading...
that when such actions rise to the level of criminal behaviors, parents are ultimately response as discussed further below.
Arguments for and against holding parents liable for their children’s bullying behaviors… Continue Reading...
others.
The Murky Government Origins of the Dark Web- While the dark web may be known as a marketplace for criminal behaviors and ideas, it originated as a government project. This paper would explore why the government felt like a dark web was an important element for communication, how that origin differed from the deep web, which already permitted people to go below surface exploration of the internet, and whether there are any constructive government uses of the dark web.
Morality and Marketing- While many people focus on the users of black market exchange venues, particularly on the internet, the people who have been prosecuted for those markets tend to… Continue Reading...
may be known as a marketplace for criminal behaviors and ideas, it originated as a government project. This paper would explore why the government felt like a dark web was an important element for communication, how that origin differed from the deep web, which already permitted people to go below surface exploration of the internet, and whether there are any constructive government uses of the dark web.
Morality and Marketing- While many people focus on the users of black market exchange venues, particularly on the internet, the people who have been prosecuted for those markets tend to… Continue Reading...
not yield the required outcomes. It will definitely not destroy the drug seeking tendencies and involvement in illegal drug-related activities.
The treatment of drug offenders will offer a rare opportunity for the alleviation of criminal behavior and reduce drug abuse instances. Although… Continue Reading...
criminals rather than address the root causes of criminal behavior. Therefore, the coping mechanisms used to mitigate the deeply damaging problems of systemic poverty are complex and interconnected. Hopelessness and despair are social and psychological precursors to antisocial and violent behaviors: a sense that nothing matters and nothing works.
Some people simply lower their expectations gradually, until they tolerate intolerable living conditions. As living conditions deteriorate, the person also learns from experience that complaining to the landlord leads to potentially disastrous consequences. Getting on the landlord’s bad side could lead to sudden evictions at short notice and the… Continue Reading...
improving aesthetics. The current perimeter is empty, dark, and exposed. These weaknesses open the possibility for criminal behavior, as the access points are “obscured by low light,” (Locknet, n.d., p. 1). Darkness is the criminal’s best friend, which is why the fast food restaurant needs to upgrade its lighting to cover the entire grounds including the outer perimeter. The restaurant does, however, keep on interior lights after hours to prevent property crimes including break-ins and vandalism.
Additionally, the owner is advised to plant hedges around the perimeter to strengthen the outer barrier to entry. The hedges serve as additional boundaries that reduce opportunities for criminals to… Continue Reading...
Immigration Policies as a Tool for National Security
Of late, societal apprehension towards immigrants, criminal behavior, and terrorism have intensified, giving rise to concerns regarding the American migrant system’s efficacy in maintaining the safety of the nation’s people. Recent events revolving around crimes, weaponry crossing national boundaries and foreign- born people has triggered a series of reactions with the most intense ones demanding a sealing of borders, barring migration for individuals hailing from high- risk foreign territories, and putting a stop to refugee resettlement.
Theory of Migration
Migration represents mankind’s story from the outset to the current age. It has its roots in mankind’s adventure- seeking… Continue Reading...
better off focusing on their primary roles in preserving community safety. Focusing only on criminal behaviors is the best use of police resources, which is why I would support Javier's balanced and… Continue Reading...
