The current study researched the relationship between male and female violent victimizations as associated with national-level economic and social factors such as poverty, single parenting, urbanism, and African-American and crime-prone aged male populations through a regression analysis of crime rates from 1974-2005. These factors are in line with several criminological theories such as social disorganization (Shaw & Mckay, 1942), anomie-strain (Merton, 1968), violent subcultures (Anderson,…
the seriousness of it. Rape is the unlawful sexual activity carried out forcibly or under threat; book definition or act of unwanted sex, continuously thriving a woman by hurting her. However you may read it, it’s still cruel and disgusting. The punishment for this despicable crime is merciless. Therefore, I ask any humane human being ,why is that when a man whom is falsely accused of rape does the time in jail, however the woman doing the accusing is not? Women should be sent to jail after a…
confusing but one stage of morality can explain Justice Wargrave. There are six stages of morality. Everyone starts at stage one. You never go back a stage and you don’t always make it to stage six. Stage one is “punishment and obedience.” This is where you act based on the fear of punishment. Stage two is “individualism and exchange.” Stage two is when you do what is right for you. Your focus is helping yourself.…
considered to be high-risk offenders. It is an ideal method used for sex offenders who are at risk of repeating offences. There are some strengths and weaknesses when using this method of punishment, as the main goal is to rehabilitate the offender and protect society, this method works well as a form of punishment to reduce recidivism in high risk offenders. Selective incapacitation is used for sex offenders, by assessing the offender to determine the risk of re-offending, sanctions are then…
It is the dream and desire of every community to live in a peaceful environment free from any kind of crime. However, this is not always the case, and this is the main reason as to why the court system and police forces are introduced in any area of jurisdiction. Courts and police forces are meant to restore order, justice as well as enforce government laws to discourage criminal activities. On the same note, criminology as part of the court and police force focuses on the study of crimes,…
perspective on the prison system, and how “Ronald says that he did not proceed into the jail with any notion of changing his behavior for the better … Ronald knew that his initial prison term would enhance his status, that it would show he could take the punishment and survive a stint in even the toughest of situations” (Santos 15). From this, Santos presents how Ronald had made no decision to correct his behavior or to turn away from a life of violence…
"I realized that a man who lived only one day could easily live for a hundred years in prison." (Camus 79) The significance of a single day in life without constraint compared to a hundred years in prison is the result of memories, ideas, and thoughts inspired by that single day. Meursault realizes that life is not meant to be meaningful, but memories and experiences give life value and helps get people through the day. For someone who believes life is meaningless, this quote by Meursault shows…
“The preservation of peace and the guaranteeing of man's basic freedoms and rights require courage and eternal vigilance: courage to speak and act - and if necessary, to suffer and die - for truth and justice; eternal vigilance, that the least transgression of international morality shall not go undetected and un-remedied.” (Halie Sassalie, 1963). When it comes to a career in the criminal justice field most jobs will produce the satisfaction I require. This field is for those who enjoy helping…
and Jean-Dominique Bauby. Operant Conditioning was a familiar concept, even though I was not familiar with the specific terminology. I think reinforcement and punishment are very interesting topics that apply to everyone's lives. The first thing I thought about when I read about negative punishment was watching children. Negative punishment seems to be the most effective when resolving issues with children. For instance, if a child is running around even though I had repeatedly…
The prison system was created to keep our people safe, to help victims return back to their normal lives, and to help the inmates come out of the “criminal” world and to live a normal life ahead. Today, our prison system is not up to par and we cannot afford. If the correctional supervision in American was counted as a city of their own, they would be the biggest city in the United States right behind New York. Among African Americans, the numbers are even bigger. According to the NAACP, one in…