Malcolm X’s article “A Homemade Education” discusses his journey through prison and how the experience helped him meet his expectations of himself and of the African American community. He explains his life in prison as a time in which he transitioned himself from uneducated to educated by the use of literature and writing. Sandra Cisnero’s “Only Daughter” reviews the expectations that her father had for her life and how this was something that she always wanted to fulfill and his approval was…
best for them to get out of their big underlining factor. “Juveniles accounted for 16% percent of all violent crime arrests and 32% of all property crime arrests in 1999. They accounted for 54% of all arson arrests, 42% of vandalism arrests, 31% of larceny-theft arrests, and 33% of burglary arrests.”(pbs) These kids are from low income homes, have mental disorsers, have abusive people in their life, and people who have their parents coddle them too much. This can be the fault of the parents or…
Guyanas crime rate has begun to rise in the past decade from reading multiple articles on the topic, that is why they are begging to implement SWAT teams and other special forces in their department. A YouTube channel by HGPTV (Channel16 Cable67) with the video being named, Guyana Crime Rate has increased talks about, how the murders aren’t just simple murders happening. These are execution type murders taking place in the streets of Guyana. The killings are happening during robberies, domestic,…
Mr. Abbadi presented to the evaluation session poorly groomed in a jail-issued jumpsuit. Hygiene and grooming were inadequate as a malodorous scent emanated from his body during the interview. Eye contact was variable. At times, he stared intensely at this evaluator. Other times, Mr. Abbadi looked at the ceiling or behind his back while talking. No gross physical impairment was observed. Numerous tattoos appeared on his arms and neck. Large print letters were tattooed on each of his…
Ordinary street crimes, or commonly known as the “Part I Index Crimes”, are violent crimes (include aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder and robbery) and property crimes (include arson, burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft) (FBI, 2004). These street crimes always require direct contact between the offender and the target/victim. Therefore, physical actions are always involved, and the behavior is obviously illegal while it is occurring…
his father and grandfather. Malcom X born in 1925 Omaha, Nebraska. Dropped out of high school. His father died at the age of six and his mother was sent to a mental institution when he was thirteen. At the age of 20 he was in prison on counts of larceny and breaking and entering. Both King and Malcom are the most notable African Americans in the 50's and 60's that were major contributors to the civil rights…
The conscious application of utilitarianism given the day to day moral dilemmas people face regularly always includes an unwavering choice to avoid any displeasure that may introduce itself while actively choosing pleasure and happiness regardless of decision consequence. The egocentric notion commonly associated with the utilitarian approach to common moral dilemmas remains among the most identifiable traits associated with the utilitarian concept given the resolution to consistently avoid the…
There are different challenges within society and crime have proven to be one of the most significant factor over the past couple of centuries. Over the years they were several methods that was used to punish crime, which is considered too horrific for a much more modern society before prison become the main institution for punishing offenders. A crime is a serious offense against the public law. It is a problem that many countries throughout the world face today. Crime in America has decreased…
markets such as eBay or the black market, depending on the item. This is just one example of white-collar crime. Because it’s on a much larger scale and one specific person is not being hurt, many people see this as less of a crime than other types of larceny, like robbing a bank or mugging a person on the street. Additionally, doctors may be selling these items to people in need of medical assistance who do not have the financial means to be admitted to a hospital and receive care. People have…
and so on, which precluded a life and criminal behavior involving drugs and prostitution that is now starting to fade out of her life after thirty years. Her criminal life began with running away and eventual resulted in prostitution, drug dealing, larceny and identity theft from late teens to today. Her action have been recklessness concerning her own life and well being and that of others over the years, and the consequences, to her, appear remote. Many of the circumstance and crime she has…