Shoplifting

Conduct disorder is one of the most common psychiatric problem diagnosed in children. Multiple studies have shown that conduct disorder affects 1-4% of adolescents ages 9-17 in the United States. Males tend to be given this diagnosis more so than females. Recent studies have shown that approximately 40% of children who are diagnosed with conduct disorder develop antisocial personality disorder later in their adult life. According to the DMS-5, Conduct disorder is a disorder that is…

and community sentence. (Maguire, Morgan & Reiner, 2012) Sandy may stop offending using the elements he previously used instead he may change where he commits the crime, its location, timing or he might change the type of crime from vandalism to shoplifting. Therefore, in order to prevent him from reoffending, he would need to maintain a good relationship with the probation officer for a set period of time and be able to gain achievements in terms of education, involvement and employment to help…

Running Head: CONDUCT DISORDER Conduct Disorder: A Review Tina Maczis Seton Hill University Conduct Disorder: A Review Conduct Disorder was first introduced in the DSM-III in 1980 (Hinshaw & Lee, 2003). Currently, Conduct Disorder is defined in the DSM-V as “a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic right of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated” (American Psychiatric Association, 2013) (p. 429). The symptom…

The Twisted Mind of Joseph James DeAngelo. Living in California in the 1970’s and 1980’s was fun during the day, but when the sun went down you would have no idea if you were going to be in the house that the unknown killer decided to break into. This man is no longer just a peeping tom or a master burglar. He was an extremely violent and unpredictable man we now know as Joseph James DeAngelo. For many years his identity was unknown and it seemed like there was no rhyme or reason for his attacks…

The controversy surrounding Lavar Ball Lonzo Ball is a professional basketball player that plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. In the 2017 NBA draft, the Lakers selected him with the second overall pick. When he was playing basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), he made a lot of headlines because he was seen as a player that could be a superstar in the NBA. But the person that started to get the most attention was his dad, Lavar Ball. People started paying attention to…

Theories regarding crime and criminal behavior are as numerous as they are varied. From criminological theories based around an individual’s biological make-up to theories revolving around external forces, such as societal or economic pressures; criminological theorists have found various different ways in which to explain criminal activities and behaviors. Perhaps one of the most interesting and impactful theories regarding crime is one that is known as strain theory, particularly the ideas…

He has started shoplifting while in high school, and progressed to stealing skis and forging lift tickets. He was twice arrested as a juvenile. In the summer of 1969, Bundy visited Vermont, where he finally learned the truth about his parentage. The news served to create…

Husband and wife marital counselors find their own marriage in trouble when the husband begins an affair with the wife of a couple living in their home prompting the foursome to agree to an unconventional living arrangment. SYNOPSIS MAGGIE and ELLIOT WILSON (middle aged) are relationship counselors who counsel others on how to keep love, passion, and intimacy alive in a marriage. Their own marriage is tested when Elliot band Maggie invite KAREN and ARNIE GREEN into their home while their own…

Many proponents argue that recidivism is not the central goal of restorative justice. They instead contend that restorative justice is intended to “meet the real needs of victims, offenders, and their communities created by the criminal act.” (McCold 1998) Offenders are held accountable for the consequences of their offense to begin to address their need to learn responsible behavior. (McCold 1998) Holding offenders accountable is expected to affect their future behavior, but changing their…

Ethics and Terrorism Investigations Ethics and laws are dependent upon one another. Society knows what is right and what is wrong based on the laws of that community; however, laws are usually defined within narrow parameters. Not every application of the law may be the correct course of action which requires the ethical deliberation of all facts and circumstances to ensure justice is served. The question that needs to be answered in any ethical dilemma is, “Who will be harmed and who will…