Discipline: Law - Criminal

 Explain how prevalent delinquency is among adolescents. Be sure to include current, scholarly data to support your position. Next, be sure to identify and describe in detail which theory best explains juvenile delinquency from your perspective. Support each with current, scholarly research literature. 

 Criminologists have introduced a number of theories that attempt to explain why juveniles engage in acts of delinquency. Some of these theories focus on the social environment in which the juvenile resides while others believe the types of social interactions a juvenile has can influence their decision to engage in delinquency. 

 RESEARCH PAPER: TYPES OF REPORTS ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW For this Research Paper: Types of Reports Assignment, you will prepare a research paper. Thus far, in the course, you have learned about the various reports (Traffic Crashes, Misdemeanor Crimes, Felony Crimes and Domestic Violence Crimes). The purpose of this Research Paper: Types of Reports Assignment is […]

 RESEARCH PAPER: CASE REPORT ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW For this Research Paper: Case Report Assignment, you will prepare a research paper. To date in the course, you have learned about the role of notetaking and the language required to complete a case/offense report. For this Research Paper: Case Report Assignment, you should discuss the elements of […]

 RESEARCH PAPER: CASE SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW Since 1963, a series of United States Supreme Court case decisions have clarified that in criminal cases, prosecutors must disclose to the defense evidence favorable to the defendant. This includes information that may be used to impeach the credibility of government witnesses, including law enforcement officers. These decisions […]

  Assignment Content Community action groups are private and public not-for-profit organizations. They work with local, state, private, and federal resources to assist under-supported residents of the neighboring community. Imagine that you are the leader of a community action group. You will be presenting at a rally on how to improve safety in your community, […]

The assignment is for an Annotated Bibliography using the uploaded chapter and three other sources. (Due Tues Feb 21 before midnight) This is for a research paper on the following topic: Anomie Theory The research paper is due March 7 before midnight I have uploaded a sample annotated bibliography and Scoring Rubric for reference. Citations […]

  The subject of the research paper shall be on a specific type of incarceration (i.e. women, juvenile, handicap, etc. These are only suggestions and write on the past, present and future of this area. The instructor must approve the topic prior. The paper shall be in APA format, typed in 12 font Times New […]

Week 2 Project: Crime Control Supporting Lectures: Applied Ethics Crime Control A criminal justice student is participating in a “ride-along” with a patrol unit (two officers) in a mid-sized Midwestern city to observe the unit’s operations. They observe a street corner on which three women appear to be engaged in prostitution: the women are scantily […]

Week 2 Discussion: Teleological and Deontological Systems Supporting Lectures: Ethical Systems Applied Ethics Crime Control Now that you have reviewed the components of the major ethical systems, you can begin applying these concepts to your chosen field. Discuss the differences between teleological systems and deontological systems. Specifically, consider the relationship between one’s intent and the […]