Order Instructions Describe the core arguments of each of the following criminological perspectives Trait (biological/psychological) Social (structure/process) Classical/Choice (deterrence) Support an argument for which of the two sentencing models (determinate or indeterminate) you feel is most likely to be effective at addressing crime from each of the three perspectives. Determine, based...
Order Instructions Writing Your Report Overview As you have learned thus far in the course, writing detailed and accurate reports is very important in the criminal justice field. To complete this assignment, you will choose one of the scenarios from the list of scenario links provided below. If...
Order Instructions Until the 1970s, most states provided inmates with a mechanism for early release at the discretion of a parole board under an indeterminate sentencing model. “Good time” was used as a mechanism for early release for determinate sentencing whereby inmates were eligible for a...
Order Instructions How does Angela Davis define prison abolition? What are your thoughts on prison abolition? Moreover, across the country, especially in the state of California, student-led organizations such as the Underground Scholars Initiative, have begun to emerge throughout the University of California (UC system) [eg....
Order Instructions Mass incarceration is regarded as the newest peculiar institution. Describe how punishment has been used historically and today as a racial project, and the role of the prison in this process. In your answer, be sure to address describe the functional similarities between slavery and mass incarceration,...
JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW: PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORIES ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW The purpose of the Journal Article Review Assignment is to get you to begin to analyze recent and relevant research in your field. The journal article review is a way to dissect research conducted by scholars and experts. Solid,...
Order Instructions Describe the role the psychologist serves as a consultant in the jury selection process. Provide three examples of psychological concepts and describe how they are applied to the selection of juries. Be sure to support your answers with material from the Reading and outside research...
Order Instructions The following case study presents issues related to the collateral proceedings in a criminal defense case. Case Study: Brook wanted to rob the First National Bank located in Newport Beach, Orange County, California. When Hurst found out about Brook’s plan, Hurst asked to join in too...
Order Instructions As recent events have shown, the rapid pace in which technology advances has created complicated legal questions that are being litigated before the courts today. Likely, one of the most controversial of these advances is the relationship between DNA, probable cause, and issues of...
Order Instructions Asking the Right Questions Overview Including the right information in your criminal justice reports depends on many things. It is very important that you develop a habit of asking the right questions in order to collect the right information, taking detailed notes, and always keeping your...