Category: Criminology

Search for one academic article (e.g., scholarly journal article or book chapter) and then also
identify one cultural item (news or magazine article, image, video, podcast, blog item, etc.). The cultural
item must be accessible to everyone; for example, do not post items that exist behind a pay wall, require
a subscription, or an account (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, etc.). Your post should begin by clearly
identifying both items: For the academic article include the reference (APA format) and for the cultural
item include the applicable title and the link or source to where it can be found.
This information will then be followed by the content of your post where you will succinctly assess and
clearly demonstrate how the academic article and cultural item relates and connects to a specific
concept or a particular idea discussed in lecture and/or the applicable reading(s) for the date in question.
Excluding the references to the journal article and the cultural item, the content of your post should be
between 175 and 200 words. The substance of your post should seek to answer the basic objective of this exercise: How does the content of your post help us to further understand a key concept or idea
related to criminology?
Your post will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria:
– Includes a relevant academic / scholarly article and a cultural item.
– Contains a very brief, succinct overview of a relevant course concept or key idea from the
applicable lecture and/or reading.
– Contains an informed description, makes insightful connections, and draws a specific
relation between each of the three required items (academic article + cultural item + concept / idea).
For example:
– How does the academic article and cultural item help to further clarify and understand your choice
of concept or key idea?
– How does the academic article and cultural item help to further illustrate, amplify and build on the
concept or key idea you have chosen?
– Invites a meaningful response or a further conversation.
– Proper spelling, grammar, composition and formatting.
– Adheres to the word count  

A comparitive research paper on gun laws by state and do the gun laws currently on the books actually reduce gun violence. 

For this journal exercise, you will choose a topic that you are curious about and develop qualitative and quantitative approaches to explore your topic. To do this,
Download The Method Comparison Form, and complete the provided prompts:
Identify your research topic of interest.
Describe five different qualitative approaches to examining your topic.
Justify the type of qualitative design
Predict the anticipated results
Describe two experimental approaches to examining your topic.
Explain the experimental design
Predict the anticipated results
Describe two correlational approaches to examining your topic.
Explain the correlational design
Predict the anticipated results
Provide a hypothesis based on your research topic of interest.

You will create this assignment following the Assignment Detail instructions below.
Review the tutorial How to Submit an Individual Project.
Assignment Details
A 12-year-old boy was caught in the act of battering a 14-year-old female acquaintance by the victim’s 16-year-old brother. The brother arrived home, saw his sister on the floor, and observed the 12-year old boy standing over her with his fist raised in the air. The 16-year old brother observed that his sister was not moving. He also saw a shoe with a bloody heel near her on the floor. The victim was almost unconscious when the police arrived.
Following the incident, the juvenile was arrested and detained by local police on the following charges:
Battery of a minor
Aggravated battery with a weapon
Minor in possession of an alcoholic beverage
Unlawful possession of a controlled substance (marijuana)
The juvenile suspect was a latchkey kid (a child who returns from school to an empty home) from a single-parent home. His mother works from 2 p.m.–11 p.m. Monday through Friday, so the juvenile is often alone and unsupervised for several hours upon his return from school.
After a preliminary investigation, the juvenile suspect explained that the victim purchased the marijuana and the alcohol earlier that same day. The juvenile explained that the victim had invited him to her house because they had “been liking each other” for a long time. Further, the juvenile explained that the alcohol and drugs were in the home when he arrived. He said that he and the victim began by smoking marijuana and drinking beer before they began kissing and touching one another. Next, according to the juvenile suspect, they started to have what he described as consensual sex. After a short while, they were interrupted by the victim’s brother, who had come home from work. The victim’s brother then called the police to report the incident.
The juvenile had prior detentions for violation of curfew, truancy, and attempted sexual battery. No further explanations are given.
Write an essay of 750–800 words, divided into 3 sections:

Utilizing at least five outside scholarly sources students are to write critical essays documenting an essential issue(s) regarding course material and a film of their choosing. The first page of the essay should begin with the title of one’s assigned film as a heading. Following the heading write a comprehensive recap of the film. Explain the plotline and the relevant points (of one’s choice) from the film that will be critiqued/explained in the following pages. 
The proceeding pages should be well structured by sections. This part of the essay will become more refined as one continue to engage in research and correlate his/her findings to points noted in the course. 
Meshing together the film, at least five outside scholarly sources, and the course text to write this essay.

Please read five articles that are pertinent to your research topic. How did the authors structure their introduction?  Did they introduce a theory, concepts, or research propositions?  Did they provide research hypotheses or provide a thesis statement?  Why does it matter?  Finally, how will the study of academic articles shape the manner in which you approach your research topic?
Topic you chose from the last assignment:
This semester, I plan to thoroughly investigate the “Impacts of Socioeconomic Status on Recidivism Rates issue”. The research is designed to examine the interrelation between socioeconomic status (SES) and the probability of ex-prisoners re-offending after their release. Our independent variable is SES, while our dependent variable is the recidivism rate.
The primary reason for selecting this topic is to identify the factors at the root of recidivism. This problem plagues our criminal system and prevents effective justice. By analyzing how socioeconomic status affects crime rates, we would be able to understand how poverty and crime are interconnected, and this idea will further the cycle of crime and incarceration (Drawve & McNeeley, 2021). Indicators from the lower socioeconomic ranks frequently experience hindrances in gaining education, employment opportunities, mental health facilities, and secure housing, all critical factors in reducing the chances of further offenses.
A comprehensive understanding of the connection between SES and recidivism rates is an invaluable guide for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders as they look to develop more effective programs. By identifying and removing the groundwork of recidivism, such as economic inequality, diverse approaches can be applied to obtain a fairer and more rehabilitative justice system (Drawve & McNeeley, 2021). Another critical aspect of the research is that it offers directions for allocating resources, advocacy, and policy formulation, which aims to break the cycle of crime through promoting social justice.
This topic is a convincing fact that it’s a real experience for those touched by this incarceration issue. By revealing the socioeconomic factors contributing to recidivism and gradually building a more inclusive society where every person with equal economic standing has the chance to gain redemption and rehabilitation, we can endeavor to achieve it.

one page paper 1-3 paragraphs  using this spcific source 
Braga, A. A., Piehl, A. M., & Hureau, D. (2009).  Controlling violent offenders released to the community: An evaluation of the Boston reentry initiative. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, 46 (4), 411-436. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022427809341935    must answer these  questions 
What was the study’s purpose (descriptive, exploratory, explanatory, and/or evaluation),
What was the study’s research question and (any stated) hypotheses, and
Explain all of the variables measured in the research (independent and dependent).

In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 300 words), and respond to at least 2 peers’ postings (recommended minimum 75 words).
After you have reviewed the Assignment Details below, click the Launch Discussion Board link under the Assignments tab for this unit to open the Discussion Board and make your post.
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Find an online news article involving any kind of juvenile case that you want to discuss. Based on what you have learned so far in this course, address the following:
Summarize the article
Present your analysis of the case
Describe why you agree or disagree with what is reported about in the case

Plea bargains are agreements between defendants and prosecutors in which defendants agree to plead guilty to some or all of the charges against them in exchange for concessions from the prosecutors. An overwhelming majority of criminal cases are resolved via plea bargaining (well over 90 percent). Despite this, court dockets are full and the few jury trials that do take place, are not always timely. 
Research and write a paper on the pros and cons of plea bargains.  Have your paper address the impact on the criminal justice system if the U.S. Supreme Court held that plea bargaining was unconstitutional. Finally, include proposed changes to the plea bargaining process to make it more efficient, and/or more equitable.

A 2800 word critical essay which must include a case study as well as an application of
a criminological theory on the following question,
‘How does the system of domestic slavery in the Middle East exploit vulnerable 
populations?’
The stucture of the essay will include, an introduction, Findings, Disscussion and a 
conclusion. 
Also the essay must include the following;
– defining domestic slavery
– how domestic slavery fits in the defintion of slavery
– examples of vulnerable populations
– the Kafala system and how it facilitates domestic slavery
– the economic implications of domestic slavery
– government responses 
– NGOS and charities responses to domestic slavery in the middle east
-conclusion