Typology, Victim Selection, and Investigation The "Unabomber," The "Zodiac Killer," and the "BTK Killer" were all serial killers who remained at large for a long time. The Zodiac Killer has still never been captured. Choose any of the three killers named above and create an...
Victims of Domestic Abuse Linda and her eight year old son are regularly beaten and insulted by her husband. Linda is financially dependent on her husband and is too scared to protest or to complain against his violent behavior. Her husband is well-known among the...
The ViCAP Program One of the biggest challenges in serial killer investigation has always been the challenge of recognizing that different victims may be connected to the same killer. In the wake of the Bundy cast, the FBI created the ViCAP. Describe...
CJ499 Criminal Justice Capstone – Week 2 Assignment Title and Abstract Research Paper (including Title Page/ Abstract instructions) You will be working on a 12-15 page, APA style research paper for the duration of this course. The paper is broken up into components in...
Learning objectives: Develop historical thinking skills. Interpret sources. Strengthen organization and communication skills. Assignment Directions: Complete the prompts below based on the assigned lesson and the primary source you picked from the available sources. For each of the 4 prompts, write at...
Discussion Prompt #1 - Juvenile's as Adults? The juvenile justice system has evolved into a parallel yet independent system of justice with its own terminology and rules of prosecution. The primary purpose of juvenile procedures is protection and treatment; with adults, the aim is...
CJ499 Criminal Justice Capstone – Week 3 Assignment Outline and Annotated Bibliography Complete an annotated Outline/Bibliography using scholarly research articles about your selected Final paper topic. You will be required to use at least 8 resources in week 3. However, you Final Paper should...
Alcohol consumption can be seen by many as a normal part of American life. Although this is the case, alcohol can lead to intoxication and eventually poisoning of the body. What are some of the effects of alcohol that make individuals who use it irresponsibly...
Do you consider alcohol a drug? Do you feel that alcoholism is a criminal justice issue, a medical issue, or both? Do you feel like alcohol consumption is regulated well by current laws or is there more that...
Should There be Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Criminal Offenses? As the name implies, mandatory minimum sentences require a certain amount of prison time for the crime. A lot of the public likes this “get tough on crime” approach. But do mandatory minimums deter crime? How...