Criminology

1 Charity McCall Professor Shea Week 7 02 December 2016 Reflection… Part A: Correctional philosophies In the field of Corrections, there are five different philosophies used. These philosophies include deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation, retribution, restitution/restorative justice. These philosophies hold a different perspective of the victim and focuses on different areas of punishment. Deterrence is defined as the use of threat to deter someone from committing crime. There are two…

My ideal career choice is to work for the FBI as a criminal profiler. Being a criminal profiler appeals to me because they are able to analyze a crime scene for any evidence and they must get into the mindset of a criminal or a serial killer to solve it. They must put little pieces of a puzzle together to see the finished picture. Since I was young, I was always fascinated by the detective or crime shows on T.V., as well as the Sherlock Holmes movies, which is why this career choice has always…

THE EFFICACY OF OUR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS: A CASE OF MEETING OBJECTIVES OR ARE WE SCORING OWN GOALS? THESIS STATEMENT Correctional institutions are meant to help the state reduce the prevalence of criminal conduct in the society. Additionally, it is meant to help society itself by dealing with the individuals who are involved in the commissions or omissions that are viewed by penal law as crimes. It is the role of the law to define what a crime is. The courts interpret the law in light of a…

Introduction The justice system is not void of errors and Romeo Philion knew this too well than most people would. The 1972 murder sentence he got robbed him the most precious years of his life. He would be in jail for 32 years due to a failure that has become prevalent today. Incidences of withheld of evidence, false confessions, and sometimes the court errors are now a common phenomenon (Clow & Leach, 2015). Philion became a victim of such errors when he was wrongly convicted of murder that he…

Curbing Gang Violence The first portion of the assignment must address your personal observations of the issue with examples. Discuss the topic in reference to how society and the church each address the issue and how each provides or does not provide support. Your observations of society and the church must be very detailed. Gang violence is one of the issues the current society is facing. The issue of gang violence has become rampant and a prominent issue in the society. Gangs involved in…

In the transition from classical criminology to positivist criminology, trait theories began to emerge. Trait theories developed from scientific facts, and have a cause and effect backbone. There is usually a trait or personal attribute that influences decision making. Among trait theories, there are many explanations of traits, ranging from biological to psychological. This paper will focus on the psychological traits associated with criminal behavior, along with providing empirical evidence…

According to Wikipedia, criminal psychology is referred to as “the study of the wills, thoughts, intentions and reactions of criminals, all that partakes in criminal behaviour.”(Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_psychology ) Albeit the fact that the application of psychology in the justice system is commonly known as forensic psychology and both branches of psychological studies are closely similar, both are very different fields when it comes to its specializations: in the field…

The breakdown of the social institutions established in a given area is the next principle that leads to social disorganization. Social control sounds harsh, but it is really established to make sure the society in which it is working stays fit as a well oiled machine, rather than chickens running around with their heads cut off. In an area with a lack of social control, that being: good schools, close families, and even law enforcement, natural order takes over, which is the “no one’s in charge…

Intro There are many different factors that come into play when dealing with the topic of Strain Theories. The first topic that will be covered in regards to the actual theory itself is the historical foundation of the theory, which is the groundwork for how the theory came into existence in the criminal justice society. An additional factor when dealing with the Strain Theory is the concepts and propositions of the theory. This will explain the foundation of the theory itself. The future of…

I have studied a lot about mass incarceration because my concentration is criminology which allows to me focus and take courses on crime. I have also read the books, The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander, Punished: Policing The Lives of Black and Latino Boys by Victor Rios, and Between Good and Ghetto by Nikki Jones. I recommend…