This document outlines the intended learning outcomes and course content for an Introduction to Criminology course. The course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of criminology theory, crime causation, and the criminal justice system.
Over 3 credit units, the course will cover topics like the historical evolution of criminology, different criminological theories, measuring crime, victims and offenders, punishment and rehabilitation. Students will learn about the nature and scope of criminology, branches of criminology like sociology of law, etiology of crimes, and victimology. The course also examines the relationship between criminology and the criminal justice system.
Assessments include paper and pencil tests, case studies, and research assignments. Students are
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CJ 500 Final Project Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
For your final project, you will analyze a contemporary issue in criminal justice and provide an evidence-based recommendation to address the issue, selecting an
issue of interest on which to focus your brief. You will analyze how the issue has evolved, apply criminological theories to identify causes of the issue, assess the
impact of the issue on the community, and propose strategies to address the issue.
Professionals in the field of criminal justice are often faced with making difficult decisions related to critical issues in their field. Those that are able to effectively
take action to address these issues are seen as leaders in the field. To effectively form conclusions and recommend appropriate action, it is essential that
professionals first analyze the background of the issue. Professionals must understand the history of the is.
Research questionsIt was not known how criminal offenders percei.docxaudeleypearl
Research questions
It was not known how criminal offenders perceive and mentally represent the world around them
It was not known what role perception plays in an individual’s potential to commit crime
The basis of Cognitive theory
Cognitive is defined as an ability to process information: Cognition has to do with one's ability to learn information quickly, memorize, and understand information they receive. Therefore, cognitive theories of crime fall under the psychological theories of criminal behavior. It's important to know that there are different theories that attempt to explain acts of criminal behavior.
Cognitive-behavioral theory combines the principles of social and developmental psychology and those of experimental-clinical psychology. The theory, applied to crime and delinquency, proposes that social behavior is learned. To understand why and how people commit crimes, psychologists and sociologists often study, analyze, and develop explanations of why these behaviors exist. Cognitive theory is one of many psychological theories of criminal behavior. Cognitive theories of crime explain criminal behavior as a defect in moral thinking, thought processes, and mental development. Cognitive theories focus on how we perceive the world around us, how we think, and the factors that influence our mental development (family upbringing, parental modeling, personality, intelligence). These theories help to explain how we develop morally in our thought process. Cognitive theories also help us to understand how an individual's personality and intelligence level are linked to delinquency.
Theoretical framework : theory of cognitive development
Jean Piaget: Moral and intellectual development. People construct a mental model of the world from childhood. Thus, from birth onward an individual will continue to develop. It is a process which occurs due to biological maturation and interaction with the environment.
Bandura maintains that individuals are not born with an innate ability to act violently. He suggested that, in contrast, violence and aggression are learned through a process of behavior modeling (Bandura, 1977). In other words, children learn violence through the observation of others. Aggressive acts are modeled after three primary sources: (1) family interaction, (2) environmental experiences, and (3) the mass media.
Lawrence Kohlberg (1927–1987), who applied the concept of moral development to criminological theory. Kohlberg (1984) believed that individuals pass through stages of moral development. Most important to his theory is the notion that there are levels, stages, and social orientation. The three levels are Level I, preconventional; Level II, conventional; and Level III, postconventional. With respect to the different stages, Stages 1 and 2 fall under Level I. Stages 3 and 4 fall under Level II, and Stages 5 and 6 fall under Level III.
The next subdiscipline is the information-processing branch. This area is predicated on the no ...
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Research questions
It was not known how criminal offenders perceive and mentally represent the world around them
It was not known what role perception plays in an individual’s potential to commit crime
The basis of Cognitive theory
Cognitive is defined as an ability to process information: Cognition has to do with one's ability to learn information quickly, memorize, and understand information they receive. Therefore, cognitive theories of crime fall under the psychological theories of criminal behavior. It's important to know that there are different theories that attempt to explain acts of criminal behavior.
Cognitive-behavioral theory combines the principles of social and developmental psychology and those of experimental-clinical psychology. The theory, applied to crime and delinquency, proposes that social behavior is learned. To understand why and how people commit crimes, psychologists and sociologists often study, analyze, and develop explanations of why these behaviors exist. Cognitive theory is one of many psychological theories of criminal behavior. Cognitive theories of crime explain criminal behavior as a defect in moral thinking, thought processes, and mental development. Cognitive theories focus on how we perceive the world around us, how we think, and the factors that influence our mental development (family upbringing, parental modeling, personality, intelligence). These theories help to explain how we develop morally in our thought process. Cognitive theories also help us to understand how an individual's personality and intelligence level are linked to delinquency.
Theoretical framework : theory of cognitive development
Jean Piaget: Moral and intellectual development. People construct a mental model of the world from childhood. Thus, from birth onward an individual will continue to develop. It is a process which occurs due to biological maturation and interaction with the environment.
Bandura maintains that individuals are not born with an innate ability to act violently. He suggested that, in contrast, violence and aggression are learned through a process of behavior modeling (Bandura, 1977). In other words, children learn violence through the observation of others. Aggressive acts are modeled after three primary sources: (1) family interaction, (2) environmental experiences, and (3) the mass media.
Lawrence Kohlberg (1927–1987), who applied the concept of moral development to criminological theory. Kohlberg (1984) believed that individuals pass through stages of moral development. Most important to his theory is the notion that there are levels, stages, and social orientation. The three levels are Level I, preconventional; Level II, conventional; and Level III, postconventional. With respect to the different stages, Stages 1 and 2 fall under Level I. Stages 3 and 4 fall under Level II, and Stages 5 and 6 fall under Level III.
The next subdiscipline is the information-processing branch. This area is predicated on the no.
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Discussion 1
In Chapter 7 of Crime Prevention, Robinson states that "Rational choice and deterrence theories are two related theories that help understand why criminal justice – including crime control and crime prevention activities of police, courts, and corrections – should help us reduce crime in society" (2012). Answer one of the following questions:
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Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.
Robinson discusses many theories in Chapters 3 through 7. Some of these theories are: Biological Theories, Psychological Theories, Integrated Theories, Social Learning Theories, Social Control Theories, Routine Activity Theories, Crime Pattern Theories, Anomie Theories, Strain Theories, Institutional Anomie Theories, Contextual anomie and strain theories, Cultural deviance or subcultural theories.
Select a theory other than rational choice or deterrence theories, and compare and/or contrast it to the post of your classmates’ and/or your instructor.
Does one of these theories clarify your understanding of the crime or criminal issue you intend to examine in your Final Project?
DISCUSSION RESPONSE FROM STUDENT ONE JAYMES W.
Rational choice theories are among the fastest growing theories in social science today. Many sociologists and political scientists defend the claim that rational choice theory can provide the basis for a unified and comprehensive theory of social behavior. What distinguishes rational choice theory from other forms of theory is that it denies the existence of any kinds of action other than the purely rational and calculative. All social action can be seen as rationally motivated, as instrumental action, however much of it may appear to be irrational or non-rational.
General deterrence strategies focus on future behaviors, preventing individuals from engaging in crime or deviant by impacting their rational decision making process. Specific deterrence focuses on punishing known deviants in order to prevent them from ever again violating the specific norms they have broken. Through the rational use of punishment as a negative sanction, problematic behavior can be cut down dramatically. Some examples are: shock sentencing, corporal punishment, mandatory arrests for certain behaviors.
Specific deterrence strategies, focuses on punishing known deviants in order to prevent them from ever again violating the specific norms they have broken. The concern here is that motives and rationales that lie behind the original behavior can, perhaps, never be delineated, but through the rational use of punishment as a negative sanction, problematic beh.
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A–Z Database List
o Search by subject. Search term examples:
Law
Justice Studies
Research Guides
o Sometimes there is a guide for a specific topic/discipline.
o Criminal Justice Research Guide
o Google Like a Librarian
o Graduate Student Research Guide
Periodical Finder/ Electronic Journals
o Search by title (“begins with” or “contains”).
o Browse by subject (“law, politics, and government”).
o ProQuest Criminal Justice
o LexisNexis Academic
In this discipline, you will need to cite your sources in APA style. Refer to the following for information on using APA
style:
APA Style Guide
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Overview
For your final project, you will analyze a contemporary issue in criminal justice and provide an evidence-based recommendation to address the issue, selecting an
issue of interest on which to focus your brief. You will analyze how the issue has evolved, apply criminological theories to identify causes of the issue, assess the
impact of the issue on the community, and propose strategies to address the issue.
Professionals in the field of criminal justice are often faced with making difficult decisions related to critical issues in their field. Those that are able to effectively
take action to address these issues are seen as leaders in the field. To effectively form conclusions and recommend appropriate action, it is essential that
professionals first analyze the background of the issue. Professionals must understand the history of the is.
Research questionsIt was not known how criminal offenders percei.docxaudeleypearl
Research questions
It was not known how criminal offenders perceive and mentally represent the world around them
It was not known what role perception plays in an individual’s potential to commit crime
The basis of Cognitive theory
Cognitive is defined as an ability to process information: Cognition has to do with one's ability to learn information quickly, memorize, and understand information they receive. Therefore, cognitive theories of crime fall under the psychological theories of criminal behavior. It's important to know that there are different theories that attempt to explain acts of criminal behavior.
Cognitive-behavioral theory combines the principles of social and developmental psychology and those of experimental-clinical psychology. The theory, applied to crime and delinquency, proposes that social behavior is learned. To understand why and how people commit crimes, psychologists and sociologists often study, analyze, and develop explanations of why these behaviors exist. Cognitive theory is one of many psychological theories of criminal behavior. Cognitive theories of crime explain criminal behavior as a defect in moral thinking, thought processes, and mental development. Cognitive theories focus on how we perceive the world around us, how we think, and the factors that influence our mental development (family upbringing, parental modeling, personality, intelligence). These theories help to explain how we develop morally in our thought process. Cognitive theories also help us to understand how an individual's personality and intelligence level are linked to delinquency.
Theoretical framework : theory of cognitive development
Jean Piaget: Moral and intellectual development. People construct a mental model of the world from childhood. Thus, from birth onward an individual will continue to develop. It is a process which occurs due to biological maturation and interaction with the environment.
Bandura maintains that individuals are not born with an innate ability to act violently. He suggested that, in contrast, violence and aggression are learned through a process of behavior modeling (Bandura, 1977). In other words, children learn violence through the observation of others. Aggressive acts are modeled after three primary sources: (1) family interaction, (2) environmental experiences, and (3) the mass media.
Lawrence Kohlberg (1927–1987), who applied the concept of moral development to criminological theory. Kohlberg (1984) believed that individuals pass through stages of moral development. Most important to his theory is the notion that there are levels, stages, and social orientation. The three levels are Level I, preconventional; Level II, conventional; and Level III, postconventional. With respect to the different stages, Stages 1 and 2 fall under Level I. Stages 3 and 4 fall under Level II, and Stages 5 and 6 fall under Level III.
The next subdiscipline is the information-processing branch. This area is predicated on the no ...
Research questionsIt was not known how criminal offenders percei.docxgholly1
Research questions
It was not known how criminal offenders perceive and mentally represent the world around them
It was not known what role perception plays in an individual’s potential to commit crime
The basis of Cognitive theory
Cognitive is defined as an ability to process information: Cognition has to do with one's ability to learn information quickly, memorize, and understand information they receive. Therefore, cognitive theories of crime fall under the psychological theories of criminal behavior. It's important to know that there are different theories that attempt to explain acts of criminal behavior.
Cognitive-behavioral theory combines the principles of social and developmental psychology and those of experimental-clinical psychology. The theory, applied to crime and delinquency, proposes that social behavior is learned. To understand why and how people commit crimes, psychologists and sociologists often study, analyze, and develop explanations of why these behaviors exist. Cognitive theory is one of many psychological theories of criminal behavior. Cognitive theories of crime explain criminal behavior as a defect in moral thinking, thought processes, and mental development. Cognitive theories focus on how we perceive the world around us, how we think, and the factors that influence our mental development (family upbringing, parental modeling, personality, intelligence). These theories help to explain how we develop morally in our thought process. Cognitive theories also help us to understand how an individual's personality and intelligence level are linked to delinquency.
Theoretical framework : theory of cognitive development
Jean Piaget: Moral and intellectual development. People construct a mental model of the world from childhood. Thus, from birth onward an individual will continue to develop. It is a process which occurs due to biological maturation and interaction with the environment.
Bandura maintains that individuals are not born with an innate ability to act violently. He suggested that, in contrast, violence and aggression are learned through a process of behavior modeling (Bandura, 1977). In other words, children learn violence through the observation of others. Aggressive acts are modeled after three primary sources: (1) family interaction, (2) environmental experiences, and (3) the mass media.
Lawrence Kohlberg (1927–1987), who applied the concept of moral development to criminological theory. Kohlberg (1984) believed that individuals pass through stages of moral development. Most important to his theory is the notion that there are levels, stages, and social orientation. The three levels are Level I, preconventional; Level II, conventional; and Level III, postconventional. With respect to the different stages, Stages 1 and 2 fall under Level I. Stages 3 and 4 fall under Level II, and Stages 5 and 6 fall under Level III.
The next subdiscipline is the information-processing branch. This area is predicated on the no.
Discussion 1In Chapter 7 of Crime Prevention, Robinson states th.docxduketjoy27252
Discussion 1
In Chapter 7 of Crime Prevention, Robinson states that "Rational choice and deterrence theories are two related theories that help understand why criminal justice – including crime control and crime prevention activities of police, courts, and corrections – should help us reduce crime in society" (2012). Answer one of the following questions:
THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE ABOVE. THE NEXT ASSIGNMENT YOU NEED TO DO IS PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON TWO CLASSMATES POSTS. THE LENGTH MUST BE 200 WORDS EACH POST. THERE ARE TWO FEEDBACKS YOU MUST DO. MUST BE POSITIVE FEEDBACK, PROPER GRAMMAR/SENTENCE STRUCTURE, AND ANY OUTSIDE SOURCES YOU USE THAT RELATES TO THE FEEBACK FROM THE STUDENT MUST BE PROPERLY CITED/SCHOLARY SOURCE.
Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.
Robinson discusses many theories in Chapters 3 through 7. Some of these theories are: Biological Theories, Psychological Theories, Integrated Theories, Social Learning Theories, Social Control Theories, Routine Activity Theories, Crime Pattern Theories, Anomie Theories, Strain Theories, Institutional Anomie Theories, Contextual anomie and strain theories, Cultural deviance or subcultural theories.
Select a theory other than rational choice or deterrence theories, and compare and/or contrast it to the post of your classmates’ and/or your instructor.
Does one of these theories clarify your understanding of the crime or criminal issue you intend to examine in your Final Project?
DISCUSSION RESPONSE FROM STUDENT ONE JAYMES W.
Rational choice theories are among the fastest growing theories in social science today. Many sociologists and political scientists defend the claim that rational choice theory can provide the basis for a unified and comprehensive theory of social behavior. What distinguishes rational choice theory from other forms of theory is that it denies the existence of any kinds of action other than the purely rational and calculative. All social action can be seen as rationally motivated, as instrumental action, however much of it may appear to be irrational or non-rational.
General deterrence strategies focus on future behaviors, preventing individuals from engaging in crime or deviant by impacting their rational decision making process. Specific deterrence focuses on punishing known deviants in order to prevent them from ever again violating the specific norms they have broken. Through the rational use of punishment as a negative sanction, problematic behavior can be cut down dramatically. Some examples are: shock sentencing, corporal punishment, mandatory arrests for certain behaviors.
Specific deterrence strategies, focuses on punishing known deviants in order to prevent them from ever again violating the specific norms they have broken. The concern here is that motives and rationales that lie behind the original behavior can, perhaps, never be delineated, but through the rational use of punishment as a negative sanction, problematic beh.
Criminology is the scientific study of the nature, extent, management, causes, control, consequences,
and prevention of criminal behavior, both on individual and social levels.
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Criminology research
is a vital component of the field that focuses on the scientific study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system. It involves the systematic investigation, analysis, and interpretation of data and information to generate knowledge and understanding in the realm of crime and its various aspects.
Here are some key points to discuss regarding criminology research:
1. Objectives: Criminology research aims to examine and explain the causes, patterns, and consequences of crime. It seeks to uncover factors that contribute to criminal behavior, identify effective crime prevention strategies, evaluate the functioning of the criminal justice system, and explore the experiences and impacts of crime on individuals and communities.
2. Methodology: Criminological research utilizes a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Qualitative methods, such as interviews, observations, and case studies, provide in-depth insights into individual experiences, motivations, and perceptions related to crime. Quantitative methods, such as surveys, experiments, and statistical analysis, enable researchers to collect and analyze large-scale data to identify trends, correlations, and statistical associations.
3. Areas of study: Criminology research covers a wide array of topics. It investigates various types of crime, including violent crime, property crime, organized crime, white-collar crime, and cybercrime. It explores the factors that contribute to criminal behavior, such as social, economic, psychological, and biological factors.
Ethics of Case Studies Based on Human Dignity_Crimson PublishersCrimsonPublishersAICS
Ethics plays a major role in upholding Human Dignity in any field of research and
development. Case studies are not exceptional to it. Most of the researchers follow the Belmont
Report on guiding principles in Research Ethics with reference to Justice, Beneficence and
Autonomy. Ethics Committees were established Internationally (IRB) and every country in
every field of human welfare have their own ethical committees. Most of us will be familiar
with Medical Ethics Committees or Clinical Ethics Committees and their functions.
ISSUES 2
3-2 Milestone One: Submit Selection of Contemporary Criminal Justice Issue
Destiny Nance
ISSUES 2
Southern New Hampshire University
In every other nation, the criminal justice system plays a very huge role in delivering justice and punishing those who break the law. However, all around the globe, there are several issues that almost every other justice system is struggling to deal with. One of the most common issues that are being dealt with is the issue of inordinate/ excessive use of force by law enforcement. In the least technical terms possible, the use of excessive force can be defined as the use of too much force by the police when dealing with people. In most cases, the use of this excess force may end up harming the same people that the police forces are initially supposed to protect. Even though police forces are punishable by the courts of law for use of excessive force, the issue remains one of the major issues that affect the criminal system to date. (Hargreaves‐Heap, 2002).
In the modern day, people tend to think that excessive use of force by police officers is an issue of the past and one that no one should talk about. However, this is not all true as discrimination has not ended but has only evolved. In the old days, policemen mainly used excessive force on people of color or even slaves who at that time did not have rights that could make the officers be punished for doing this. However, in the modern days, the issue has evolved all over the globe, there have been cases where policemen have used excessive force on their subjects regardless of their color. One of the things that have made the issue keep changing is the advancement of technology where police officers are expected to wear body cams that will monitor all their actions while on duty. different amendments that have been made to the constitution with the main aim of empowering people of color.
For quite some time now, people have been fighting against the use of excessive force. However, I believe that recently there might have been a breakthrough all because of technology. technology has changed people's perspectives especially by showing them how brutal police officers can be when they use excessive force. For instance, in the year 2020, a man named George Floyd was murdered by a police officer due to the use of excessive force. The video of the incident went viral and people came together to protest against the issue. This was one of the biggest protests where people protested together regardless of their color, culture, and even location (Hutson, 2009).
References
Ajilore, O., & Shirey, S. (2017). Do# AllLivesMatter? An evaluation of race and exc ...
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ASSIGNMENT
Assignment: Theoretical Applications and Policy Implications
One of the primary purposes of a criminological theory is to inform crime prevention and victim reduction strategies and policies. This is accomplished by examining the factors proposed by the theory that contribute to or cause crime and then developing strategies or policies that impact these factors.
Imagine this scenario: You are a consultant for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). You have been asked to give a short presentation at their annual conference on the use of a criminological theory to inform policy.
Note:
You may choose any criminological theory for this Assignment. However, you might consider researching routine activity theory, strain theory, the general theory of crime, social learning theory, social disorganization theory, biological theories, or psychological theories. Remember to only select one theory.
Theorists and Theories: Discover Theorists & Theories
The Assessment:
Library and the Internet to find three scholarly resources that focus on a criminological theory. Select one criminological theory to use in your presentation.
Subject Research: Criminal Justice & Security
Develop a
4- to 6-minute
video presentation to be uploaded into Kaltura, in which you include the following:
Provide an overview of the criminological theory you selected. Include the main tenets and propositions in your overview.
Describe how this theory explains the occurrence of crime.
Include biological, psychological, social, and structural variables.
Provide three crime reduction strategies or policies that are based on the theory that you selected. These may be existing strategies or policies, or ones that you create.
Analyze how each crime reduction strategy or policy is based on the theory that you selected. Identify which theoretical tenet each crime reduction strategy or policy is based on.
Summarize your presentation by explaining which types of crimes each of your strategies or policies will most likely impact and how they might contribute to social change.
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GRADING SCALE
Meets Expectations
24 (24%) - 30 (30%)
The video presentation provides an overview of the criminological theory selected. The overview includes the main tenets and propositions
24 (24%) - 30 (30%)
The video presentation describes how the selected criminological theory explains the occurrence of crime. Included in the description are the biological, psychological, social, and structural variables
24 (24%) - 30 (30%)
In the video presentation, three crime reduction strategies or policies that are based on the theory selected are identified (either existing strategies/policies or ones you created).
In the video presentation, an analysis of how each crime reduction strategy or policy is based on the theory that you selected is given.
The video presentation identifies which theoretical tenet each crime .
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Criminology: Movie Review Assignment
One of the goals of this assignment is to assess student competence for each of these objectives:
I. Written and Oral Communication:
Demonstrate effective skills in written communication through their evaluation of theories, policies and
programs, and
II. Critical Analysis and Reasoning:
Apply criminological theories to the film with synthesized examples from the movie to illustrate their
reasoning for selection
III. Information Literacy:
Identify and evaluate appropriate resources for research as well as incorporate the information
effectively using APA-formatted in-text citations and references
IV. Local and Global Diversity
Assess the characteristics, and ecological factors depicted in film to determine if they are typical of real
life crime and the criminals who perpetrate such crimes and understand the challenges that individuals
who share these contributing factors and demographic variables face.
V. Personal and Professional Ethics
Examine systemic responses that accurately and effectively resolve the issues related to the selected
theories
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that students are competent in applying neo-classical,
biological, psychological and sociological theories to criminal behaviors. Furthermore, students can
demonstrate their ability to analyze criminal behaviors in the real world and strategize a potential prevention of
such behaviors. It is an assignment where students can demonstrate skills at writing coherently and
communicating ideas.
Audience: The audience of this paper is the professor. Assume that he/she is un-informed, an outsider to
criminology and a person who has not viewed any of the films. He/she is also not psychic (!), students need to
make sure their answers are self-explanatory and do not require additional clarification.
Suggested Time Line: Students should plan accordingly to allow themselves enough time to complete the
assignment. Each film’s viewing time is approximately two hours; however students should also factor in time
for reviewing segments of the film, researching, and drafting and finalizing of the paper. Students wanting
extra assistance with writing should schedule an appointment at one of the CCBC Writing Centers; students
needing assistance with APA in-text citation and reference formatting should contact the Professor and/or
CCBC reference librarian.
Assignment: Students are expected to view one (1) of the following films (the films are on reserve at the
Catonsville and Essex CCBC libraries):
• Nightcrawler
• Perfect Sisters
• American Psycho
• Catch Me If You Can
• American Gangster
• Star Wars
Students are expected to write a paper in which they (A) consider which crime theories best explain the
deviance and criminal activities as depicted in the selected film; (B) determine how the Criminal Justice System
and the community could have intervened to preven.
Professor’s question What criminal justice policies and practi.docxbriancrawford30935
Professor’s question:
What criminal justice policies and practices are suggested by the theories you've been discussing for the past several weeks? How have they been evaluated, and how might they most effectively be implemented and evaluated?
My response:
The criminal justice policies that I have familiarized myself with during the last weeks of class and on are based on the justice or the punishment for those who are dishonest and justice for those who are not involved in any crime, such as , biological theory of crime, social learning theory, social disorganization theory, psychological theories of crime and others.
All these theories share a main focus on the most common crimes and their punishment and how we can avoid these acts. These policies and theories also teach us the lesson to be honest, faithful and trustworthy in society otherwise we may have to spend out life in prison.
They have been evaluated in different ways, such as, on the basis of crimes, ratio, and age percentage in the specific areas. These theories might be most effectively implemented in areas of crime such as murder, robberies, and other street crimes in general. However, in areas like White Collar crime, the end results may fluctuate in comparison with street crimes. The more the street crimes can be stopped, the easier it becomes for the authorities and all forces applied to lower the ration in which these crimes occur. The higher the crime rate, the more necessary it becomes for these theories to be applied in order to stop or at least decrease the crimes. From a theoretical perspective, these policies ensure that the criminal receive the punishment they deserve once they get caught and do not feel the need to become repetitive criminals once they serve their sentence.
Discussion 1: Reply to Jordan’s response to my response.
Jordan’s response:
There are plenty of theories that hold validity and allow us, as researchers, to focus on a particular area of crime and incorporate countermeasures to improve. When examining the cause, it becomes a much easier task to find remedies for the effect in a causal relationship, as many of these theories outline. I find that many of the theories that deal with social influence are a good focal point for research and making positive change in crime rates. Which criminological theory or theories based in social behavior do you find to be most relevant and what do you think would be best as an outcome of interpreting those social factors?
Discussion 2: Reply to Cameron’s response to professor’s question:
Cameron’s response:
There are many theories that were talked about over the 7 weeks we have been in class. For example, there is social control theory, classical theory, positivist theory, rational choice theory, or another theory could be determinism. Social control theory is a huge example of how crime is prevented. It is said, social control theory is when people avoid crime because they are too afraid of .
Now that you have examined two theories of crime and how they migh.docxhenrymartin15260
Now that you have examined two theories of crime and how they might explain any particular crime, it is time to examine how criminal justice responses to crime may be shaped by these theories. For this part of your course project, complete the following:
Discuss your first theory and how criminal justice responses may be formed based on the assumptions of this theory.
Discuss your second theory and how criminal justice responses may be formed based on the assumptions of this theory.
Examine any actual criminal justice responses that have been implemented based on the assumptions of these theories.
This assignment should be at least two 2-3 pages in length (adding to the final paper).
Use at least 3-5 scholarly sources that discuss a criminal justice response. These sources must be properly cited using APA format. Students should seek out peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles from LIRN to complete this assignment or explore the National Criminal Justice Reference Service for examples of how the criminal justice system has responded.
Abstract and conclusion
Abstract
This paper will be on two criminology theories; the positivist and the classical theory. These two theories will be discussed and how the criminal justice system responded towards the assumptions. It explains how certain crimes are looked at and also dealt with.
The commitment of various criminal activities attracts action from the criminal justice system. However, on many different occasions, the criminal justice system has been criticized for handling those who commit crime with great leniency and mercy. The only way that crime can be reduced and those who intend to commit crimes in future stopped is through institution of various reforms in the criminal justice system. Through two of the criminal theories, the criminal justice system can be reformed and help and guide on making adjustments in the theory (Siegel, 2012). The two theories are the positivist theory of criminology and the classical theory of criminology. The two could help enhance the responses of the criminal justice system in the following ways.
This theory of criminology holds on to the fact and aspect that the intelligence of an individual is a central factor and issue in committing various criminal activities. A low level of intelligence in individuals is believed to be at the center of engagement in various crimes. On the basis of this theory, the criminal justice system t can benefit in the following ways in enhancing to cases where individuals engage in criminal activities such as child abuse due to low levels of intelligence.
The criminal justice system should ensure that individuals who commit crimes that they are very well aware of and capable of preventing themselves from engaging in have a mental check up before they convict them and institute heavy penalties. There should be no mercy to an individual who commits a crime and the best way to penalize such individuals by the criminal justice.
A guide summarizing the main sections of the TCPS-2 in accessible language. It provides a first introduction to research ethics for public servants who have not yet received formal training on the subject.
and FindingsThe final assignment for this course is a Case Study.docxlisandrai1k
and Findings
The final assignment for this course is a Case Study Analysis and Findings. The purpose of the Case Study Analysis and Findings is for you to utilize the knowledge and skills developed in this course to evaluate the psychological methods and theoretical models of criminal behavior as well as the police psychology and the psychological aspects of all participants in the criminal justice process relative to a specific criminal episode. An overview of forensic psychology as it relates to the criminal justice process should be included.
This course has addressed issues of psychological theory and practice relative to the functioning of the criminal justice system. These impacts range from the offender, to law enforcement and investigations, to practices and legalities of law in the courtroom, to the participation and impact of victims and witnesses, and to treatment and sentencing rendered in the correctional environment. Research continues regarding the biological, genetic, psychological, and social impacts on mental health and resulting behavior. These findings will continue to find their way into the legal implications of the psychological influences on behavior.
The focus of your Case Study Analysis and Findings paper will be based, in large part, on the weekly assignments you completed throughout the course. In each of the weekly assignments, you address a particular aspect of the overall criminal case and offender that you selected in Week One.
In the Week One Literature Review assignment, you provide the resources necessary for each phase of your final analysis and findings.
In the Week Two Case Summary and Offender Profile assignment, you provide an analysis of the behavior of the offender relative to the psychological history and evaluation of the offender.
In the Week Three Investigative Psychology assignment, you provide an analysis of the behavior of the investigators including the analysis of the crime scene. This assignment also describes the psychological, behavioral, environmental, and cognitive factors that influence the investigation, including intervention strategies to reduce the impact of stress on law enforcement.
In the Week Four Legal Psychology and Victimization assignment, you provide a discussion on the role of the psychological profile of the offender and the victims have on the presentation of evidence in court, including the analysis of legal psychology as it is implemented in the criminal justice process.
Finally, in the Week Five Psychological Treatment in Correctional Settings assignment, you provide a discussion on the impacts the psychological make–up of offenders have on the functional responsibilities of incarceration facilities and how the biases and assumptions of correctional service providers influence their assessment of and interaction with these offenders.
Utilizing your research and analyses completed for the Weeks One through Five assignments, consider the psychological methods and th.
Case Study Analysis and FindingsThe final assignment for this co.docxmoggdede
Case Study Analysis and Findings
The final assignment for this course is a Case Study Analysis and Findings. The purpose of the Case Study Analysis and Findings is for you to utilize the knowledge and skills developed in this course to evaluate the psychological methods and theoretical models of criminal behavior as well as the police psychology and the psychological aspects of all participants in the criminal justice process relative to a specific criminal episode. An overview of forensic psychology as it relates to the criminal justice process should be included.
This course has addressed issues of psychological theory and practice relative to the functioning of the criminal justice system. These impacts range from the offender, to law enforcement and investigations, to practices and legalities of law in the courtroom, to the participation and impact of victims and witnesses, and to treatment and sentencing rendered in the correctional environment. Research continues regarding the biological, genetic, psychological, and social impacts on mental health and resulting behavior. These findings will continue to find their way into the legal implications of the psychological influences on behavior.
The focus of your Case Study Analysis and Findings paper will be based, in large part, on the weekly assignments you completed throughout the course. In each of the weekly assignments, you address a particular aspect of the overall criminal case and offender that you selected in Week 1.
In the Week 1 Literature Review assignment, you provide the resources necessary for each phase of your final analysis and findings.
In the Week 2 Case Summary and Offender Profile assignment, you provide an analysis of the behavior of the offender relative to the psychological history and evaluation of the offender.
In the Week 3 Investigative Psychology assignment, you provide an analysis of the behavior of the investigators including the analysis of the crime scene. This assignment also describes the psychological, behavioral, environmental, and cognitive factors that influence the investigation, including intervention strategies to reduce the impact of stress on law enforcement.
In the Week 4 Legal Psychology and Victimization assignment, you provide a discussion on the role of the psychological profile of the offender and the victims have on the presentation of evidence in court, including the analysis of legal psychology as it is implemented in the criminal justice process.
Finally, in the Week 5 Psychological Treatment in Correctional Settings assignment, you provide a discussion on the impacts the psychological make–up of offenders have on the functional responsibilities of incarceration facilities and how the biases and assumptions of correctional service providers influence their assessment of and interaction with these offenders.
Utilizing your research and analyses completed for the Weeks 1 through 5 assignments, consider the psychological methods .
Criminology is the scientific study of the nature, extent, management, causes, control, consequences,
and prevention of criminal behavior, both on individual and social levels.
Discus the Criminology research (updated 2023).docxintel-writers.com
Criminology research
is a vital component of the field that focuses on the scientific study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system. It involves the systematic investigation, analysis, and interpretation of data and information to generate knowledge and understanding in the realm of crime and its various aspects.
Here are some key points to discuss regarding criminology research:
1. Objectives: Criminology research aims to examine and explain the causes, patterns, and consequences of crime. It seeks to uncover factors that contribute to criminal behavior, identify effective crime prevention strategies, evaluate the functioning of the criminal justice system, and explore the experiences and impacts of crime on individuals and communities.
2. Methodology: Criminological research utilizes a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Qualitative methods, such as interviews, observations, and case studies, provide in-depth insights into individual experiences, motivations, and perceptions related to crime. Quantitative methods, such as surveys, experiments, and statistical analysis, enable researchers to collect and analyze large-scale data to identify trends, correlations, and statistical associations.
3. Areas of study: Criminology research covers a wide array of topics. It investigates various types of crime, including violent crime, property crime, organized crime, white-collar crime, and cybercrime. It explores the factors that contribute to criminal behavior, such as social, economic, psychological, and biological factors.
Ethics of Case Studies Based on Human Dignity_Crimson PublishersCrimsonPublishersAICS
Ethics plays a major role in upholding Human Dignity in any field of research and
development. Case studies are not exceptional to it. Most of the researchers follow the Belmont
Report on guiding principles in Research Ethics with reference to Justice, Beneficence and
Autonomy. Ethics Committees were established Internationally (IRB) and every country in
every field of human welfare have their own ethical committees. Most of us will be familiar
with Medical Ethics Committees or Clinical Ethics Committees and their functions.
ISSUES 2
3-2 Milestone One: Submit Selection of Contemporary Criminal Justice Issue
Destiny Nance
ISSUES 2
Southern New Hampshire University
In every other nation, the criminal justice system plays a very huge role in delivering justice and punishing those who break the law. However, all around the globe, there are several issues that almost every other justice system is struggling to deal with. One of the most common issues that are being dealt with is the issue of inordinate/ excessive use of force by law enforcement. In the least technical terms possible, the use of excessive force can be defined as the use of too much force by the police when dealing with people. In most cases, the use of this excess force may end up harming the same people that the police forces are initially supposed to protect. Even though police forces are punishable by the courts of law for use of excessive force, the issue remains one of the major issues that affect the criminal system to date. (Hargreaves‐Heap, 2002).
In the modern day, people tend to think that excessive use of force by police officers is an issue of the past and one that no one should talk about. However, this is not all true as discrimination has not ended but has only evolved. In the old days, policemen mainly used excessive force on people of color or even slaves who at that time did not have rights that could make the officers be punished for doing this. However, in the modern days, the issue has evolved all over the globe, there have been cases where policemen have used excessive force on their subjects regardless of their color. One of the things that have made the issue keep changing is the advancement of technology where police officers are expected to wear body cams that will monitor all their actions while on duty. different amendments that have been made to the constitution with the main aim of empowering people of color.
For quite some time now, people have been fighting against the use of excessive force. However, I believe that recently there might have been a breakthrough all because of technology. technology has changed people's perspectives especially by showing them how brutal police officers can be when they use excessive force. For instance, in the year 2020, a man named George Floyd was murdered by a police officer due to the use of excessive force. The video of the incident went viral and people came together to protest against the issue. This was one of the biggest protests where people protested together regardless of their color, culture, and even location (Hutson, 2009).
References
Ajilore, O., & Shirey, S. (2017). Do# AllLivesMatter? An evaluation of race and exc ...
ASSIGNMENTAssignment Theoretical Applications and Policy Impl.docxmckellarhastings
ASSIGNMENT
Assignment: Theoretical Applications and Policy Implications
One of the primary purposes of a criminological theory is to inform crime prevention and victim reduction strategies and policies. This is accomplished by examining the factors proposed by the theory that contribute to or cause crime and then developing strategies or policies that impact these factors.
Imagine this scenario: You are a consultant for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). You have been asked to give a short presentation at their annual conference on the use of a criminological theory to inform policy.
Note:
You may choose any criminological theory for this Assignment. However, you might consider researching routine activity theory, strain theory, the general theory of crime, social learning theory, social disorganization theory, biological theories, or psychological theories. Remember to only select one theory.
Theorists and Theories: Discover Theorists & Theories
The Assessment:
Library and the Internet to find three scholarly resources that focus on a criminological theory. Select one criminological theory to use in your presentation.
Subject Research: Criminal Justice & Security
Develop a
4- to 6-minute
video presentation to be uploaded into Kaltura, in which you include the following:
Provide an overview of the criminological theory you selected. Include the main tenets and propositions in your overview.
Describe how this theory explains the occurrence of crime.
Include biological, psychological, social, and structural variables.
Provide three crime reduction strategies or policies that are based on the theory that you selected. These may be existing strategies or policies, or ones that you create.
Analyze how each crime reduction strategy or policy is based on the theory that you selected. Identify which theoretical tenet each crime reduction strategy or policy is based on.
Summarize your presentation by explaining which types of crimes each of your strategies or policies will most likely impact and how they might contribute to social change.
PLEASE PUT IN A SCRIPT FORM AND HIGHLIGHTED AREAS
GRADING SCALE
Meets Expectations
24 (24%) - 30 (30%)
The video presentation provides an overview of the criminological theory selected. The overview includes the main tenets and propositions
24 (24%) - 30 (30%)
The video presentation describes how the selected criminological theory explains the occurrence of crime. Included in the description are the biological, psychological, social, and structural variables
24 (24%) - 30 (30%)
In the video presentation, three crime reduction strategies or policies that are based on the theory selected are identified (either existing strategies/policies or ones you created).
In the video presentation, an analysis of how each crime reduction strategy or policy is based on the theory that you selected is given.
The video presentation identifies which theoretical tenet each crime .
Criminology Movie Review Assignment One of the goals of t.docxvanesaburnand
Criminology: Movie Review Assignment
One of the goals of this assignment is to assess student competence for each of these objectives:
I. Written and Oral Communication:
Demonstrate effective skills in written communication through their evaluation of theories, policies and
programs, and
II. Critical Analysis and Reasoning:
Apply criminological theories to the film with synthesized examples from the movie to illustrate their
reasoning for selection
III. Information Literacy:
Identify and evaluate appropriate resources for research as well as incorporate the information
effectively using APA-formatted in-text citations and references
IV. Local and Global Diversity
Assess the characteristics, and ecological factors depicted in film to determine if they are typical of real
life crime and the criminals who perpetrate such crimes and understand the challenges that individuals
who share these contributing factors and demographic variables face.
V. Personal and Professional Ethics
Examine systemic responses that accurately and effectively resolve the issues related to the selected
theories
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that students are competent in applying neo-classical,
biological, psychological and sociological theories to criminal behaviors. Furthermore, students can
demonstrate their ability to analyze criminal behaviors in the real world and strategize a potential prevention of
such behaviors. It is an assignment where students can demonstrate skills at writing coherently and
communicating ideas.
Audience: The audience of this paper is the professor. Assume that he/she is un-informed, an outsider to
criminology and a person who has not viewed any of the films. He/she is also not psychic (!), students need to
make sure their answers are self-explanatory and do not require additional clarification.
Suggested Time Line: Students should plan accordingly to allow themselves enough time to complete the
assignment. Each film’s viewing time is approximately two hours; however students should also factor in time
for reviewing segments of the film, researching, and drafting and finalizing of the paper. Students wanting
extra assistance with writing should schedule an appointment at one of the CCBC Writing Centers; students
needing assistance with APA in-text citation and reference formatting should contact the Professor and/or
CCBC reference librarian.
Assignment: Students are expected to view one (1) of the following films (the films are on reserve at the
Catonsville and Essex CCBC libraries):
• Nightcrawler
• Perfect Sisters
• American Psycho
• Catch Me If You Can
• American Gangster
• Star Wars
Students are expected to write a paper in which they (A) consider which crime theories best explain the
deviance and criminal activities as depicted in the selected film; (B) determine how the Criminal Justice System
and the community could have intervened to preven.
Professor’s question What criminal justice policies and practi.docxbriancrawford30935
Professor’s question:
What criminal justice policies and practices are suggested by the theories you've been discussing for the past several weeks? How have they been evaluated, and how might they most effectively be implemented and evaluated?
My response:
The criminal justice policies that I have familiarized myself with during the last weeks of class and on are based on the justice or the punishment for those who are dishonest and justice for those who are not involved in any crime, such as , biological theory of crime, social learning theory, social disorganization theory, psychological theories of crime and others.
All these theories share a main focus on the most common crimes and their punishment and how we can avoid these acts. These policies and theories also teach us the lesson to be honest, faithful and trustworthy in society otherwise we may have to spend out life in prison.
They have been evaluated in different ways, such as, on the basis of crimes, ratio, and age percentage in the specific areas. These theories might be most effectively implemented in areas of crime such as murder, robberies, and other street crimes in general. However, in areas like White Collar crime, the end results may fluctuate in comparison with street crimes. The more the street crimes can be stopped, the easier it becomes for the authorities and all forces applied to lower the ration in which these crimes occur. The higher the crime rate, the more necessary it becomes for these theories to be applied in order to stop or at least decrease the crimes. From a theoretical perspective, these policies ensure that the criminal receive the punishment they deserve once they get caught and do not feel the need to become repetitive criminals once they serve their sentence.
Discussion 1: Reply to Jordan’s response to my response.
Jordan’s response:
There are plenty of theories that hold validity and allow us, as researchers, to focus on a particular area of crime and incorporate countermeasures to improve. When examining the cause, it becomes a much easier task to find remedies for the effect in a causal relationship, as many of these theories outline. I find that many of the theories that deal with social influence are a good focal point for research and making positive change in crime rates. Which criminological theory or theories based in social behavior do you find to be most relevant and what do you think would be best as an outcome of interpreting those social factors?
Discussion 2: Reply to Cameron’s response to professor’s question:
Cameron’s response:
There are many theories that were talked about over the 7 weeks we have been in class. For example, there is social control theory, classical theory, positivist theory, rational choice theory, or another theory could be determinism. Social control theory is a huge example of how crime is prevented. It is said, social control theory is when people avoid crime because they are too afraid of .
Now that you have examined two theories of crime and how they migh.docxhenrymartin15260
Now that you have examined two theories of crime and how they might explain any particular crime, it is time to examine how criminal justice responses to crime may be shaped by these theories. For this part of your course project, complete the following:
Discuss your first theory and how criminal justice responses may be formed based on the assumptions of this theory.
Discuss your second theory and how criminal justice responses may be formed based on the assumptions of this theory.
Examine any actual criminal justice responses that have been implemented based on the assumptions of these theories.
This assignment should be at least two 2-3 pages in length (adding to the final paper).
Use at least 3-5 scholarly sources that discuss a criminal justice response. These sources must be properly cited using APA format. Students should seek out peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles from LIRN to complete this assignment or explore the National Criminal Justice Reference Service for examples of how the criminal justice system has responded.
Abstract and conclusion
Abstract
This paper will be on two criminology theories; the positivist and the classical theory. These two theories will be discussed and how the criminal justice system responded towards the assumptions. It explains how certain crimes are looked at and also dealt with.
The commitment of various criminal activities attracts action from the criminal justice system. However, on many different occasions, the criminal justice system has been criticized for handling those who commit crime with great leniency and mercy. The only way that crime can be reduced and those who intend to commit crimes in future stopped is through institution of various reforms in the criminal justice system. Through two of the criminal theories, the criminal justice system can be reformed and help and guide on making adjustments in the theory (Siegel, 2012). The two theories are the positivist theory of criminology and the classical theory of criminology. The two could help enhance the responses of the criminal justice system in the following ways.
This theory of criminology holds on to the fact and aspect that the intelligence of an individual is a central factor and issue in committing various criminal activities. A low level of intelligence in individuals is believed to be at the center of engagement in various crimes. On the basis of this theory, the criminal justice system t can benefit in the following ways in enhancing to cases where individuals engage in criminal activities such as child abuse due to low levels of intelligence.
The criminal justice system should ensure that individuals who commit crimes that they are very well aware of and capable of preventing themselves from engaging in have a mental check up before they convict them and institute heavy penalties. There should be no mercy to an individual who commits a crime and the best way to penalize such individuals by the criminal justice.
A guide summarizing the main sections of the TCPS-2 in accessible language. It provides a first introduction to research ethics for public servants who have not yet received formal training on the subject.
and FindingsThe final assignment for this course is a Case Study.docxlisandrai1k
and Findings
The final assignment for this course is a Case Study Analysis and Findings. The purpose of the Case Study Analysis and Findings is for you to utilize the knowledge and skills developed in this course to evaluate the psychological methods and theoretical models of criminal behavior as well as the police psychology and the psychological aspects of all participants in the criminal justice process relative to a specific criminal episode. An overview of forensic psychology as it relates to the criminal justice process should be included.
This course has addressed issues of psychological theory and practice relative to the functioning of the criminal justice system. These impacts range from the offender, to law enforcement and investigations, to practices and legalities of law in the courtroom, to the participation and impact of victims and witnesses, and to treatment and sentencing rendered in the correctional environment. Research continues regarding the biological, genetic, psychological, and social impacts on mental health and resulting behavior. These findings will continue to find their way into the legal implications of the psychological influences on behavior.
The focus of your Case Study Analysis and Findings paper will be based, in large part, on the weekly assignments you completed throughout the course. In each of the weekly assignments, you address a particular aspect of the overall criminal case and offender that you selected in Week One.
In the Week One Literature Review assignment, you provide the resources necessary for each phase of your final analysis and findings.
In the Week Two Case Summary and Offender Profile assignment, you provide an analysis of the behavior of the offender relative to the psychological history and evaluation of the offender.
In the Week Three Investigative Psychology assignment, you provide an analysis of the behavior of the investigators including the analysis of the crime scene. This assignment also describes the psychological, behavioral, environmental, and cognitive factors that influence the investigation, including intervention strategies to reduce the impact of stress on law enforcement.
In the Week Four Legal Psychology and Victimization assignment, you provide a discussion on the role of the psychological profile of the offender and the victims have on the presentation of evidence in court, including the analysis of legal psychology as it is implemented in the criminal justice process.
Finally, in the Week Five Psychological Treatment in Correctional Settings assignment, you provide a discussion on the impacts the psychological make–up of offenders have on the functional responsibilities of incarceration facilities and how the biases and assumptions of correctional service providers influence their assessment of and interaction with these offenders.
Utilizing your research and analyses completed for the Weeks One through Five assignments, consider the psychological methods and th.
Case Study Analysis and FindingsThe final assignment for this co.docxmoggdede
Case Study Analysis and Findings
The final assignment for this course is a Case Study Analysis and Findings. The purpose of the Case Study Analysis and Findings is for you to utilize the knowledge and skills developed in this course to evaluate the psychological methods and theoretical models of criminal behavior as well as the police psychology and the psychological aspects of all participants in the criminal justice process relative to a specific criminal episode. An overview of forensic psychology as it relates to the criminal justice process should be included.
This course has addressed issues of psychological theory and practice relative to the functioning of the criminal justice system. These impacts range from the offender, to law enforcement and investigations, to practices and legalities of law in the courtroom, to the participation and impact of victims and witnesses, and to treatment and sentencing rendered in the correctional environment. Research continues regarding the biological, genetic, psychological, and social impacts on mental health and resulting behavior. These findings will continue to find their way into the legal implications of the psychological influences on behavior.
The focus of your Case Study Analysis and Findings paper will be based, in large part, on the weekly assignments you completed throughout the course. In each of the weekly assignments, you address a particular aspect of the overall criminal case and offender that you selected in Week 1.
In the Week 1 Literature Review assignment, you provide the resources necessary for each phase of your final analysis and findings.
In the Week 2 Case Summary and Offender Profile assignment, you provide an analysis of the behavior of the offender relative to the psychological history and evaluation of the offender.
In the Week 3 Investigative Psychology assignment, you provide an analysis of the behavior of the investigators including the analysis of the crime scene. This assignment also describes the psychological, behavioral, environmental, and cognitive factors that influence the investigation, including intervention strategies to reduce the impact of stress on law enforcement.
In the Week 4 Legal Psychology and Victimization assignment, you provide a discussion on the role of the psychological profile of the offender and the victims have on the presentation of evidence in court, including the analysis of legal psychology as it is implemented in the criminal justice process.
Finally, in the Week 5 Psychological Treatment in Correctional Settings assignment, you provide a discussion on the impacts the psychological make–up of offenders have on the functional responsibilities of incarceration facilities and how the biases and assumptions of correctional service providers influence their assessment of and interaction with these offenders.
Utilizing your research and analyses completed for the Weeks 1 through 5 assignments, consider the psychological methods .
1. 1
Outcomes – Based Teaching and Learning Plan in
Course Title Introduction to Criminology Course Code CRIM 1
Credit Units 3 Course Pre/Co-
requisites
None
Course Description This course provides the basic understanding of a theory, its development and application to the etiology of crime, its use to understanding
human, criminal and deviant behaviors. It includes the historical evolution of criminology, the different school of thoughts, the process
ofmeasuring crime, as it relates to criminological research, the divisions and scope of criminology, and the justice system. This course would also
introducecriminology as a profession in the Philippines.
Program Intended Learning
Outcomes (PILO)
At the end of this course, graduates will have the ability to:
A. Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims and offenders to include deviant behavior.
B. Internalize the concepts of human rights and victims welfare.
C. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement administration, public safety and criminal justice.
D. Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of crime.
E. Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure.
F. Ensure offenders’ welfare and development for their re – integration to the community.
Courses Intended Learning
Outcomes (CILO)
At the end of this course, the students should be able to:
1. Analyze the concept and nature of criminology, crime, law and the historical evolution of criminology.
2. Explain the construction of criminological theory.
3. Describe the concept of crime, law and criminal behavior; measuring crime, victims and offender, punishment, sentencing, and
rehabilitation.
4. Examine the interactive nature between criminology and criminal justice system, criminology as a profession in the Philippines and
INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY
COLEGIO de KAPATAGAN
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY (BS
CRIM)
CORE VALUES AND/OR TAGLINE
2. 2
different branch of criminology.
5. Articulate the current issues and studies in criminology.
MIDTERM ESSENTIAL LEARNING Intended Learning
Outcome
(ILO)
Suggested
Teaching/Learning
Activities (TLAs)
Assessment Task
(ATs)
Week Content Standard Declarative Knowledge Functional Knowledge
1 – 4 Demonstrate
understanding of:
1. Concepts of
Criminology
A. Concept and Nature of
Criminology
1. Concept of Criminology,
Crime, and Law.
1.1. Classical definition of
criminology
1.2. Legal and
criminological
definition of crime
and law.
2. Evolution/History of School
of Thought in Criminology
2.1. Classical Theory
2.2. Neo – classical theory
2.3. Positivist theory
1. Describing the
Concept of
criminology
1. Explain the General
Concepts of Criminal
Law
Interactive Lecture Paper and Pencil
5– 10 Demonstrate
understanding of:
1. Nature and
Extent of
Criminolog
y
A. Scope/Nature and Extent of
Criminology
1. Branches of Criminology
1.1. Sociology of law
1.2. Etiology of crimes
1.3. Penology
1.4. Victimology
1.5. Forensic psycholgy
1.6. Antrophoogical
1. Describing the
scope/nature and extent
of criminology
1. Explain the scope/nature
and extent of criminology Interactive Lecture Paper and Pencil
3. 3
criminology
1.7. Forensic Science
2. Studies related to
Criminology
2.4. Criminology as a
Science
2.5. As an applied science
2.6. As a social science
2.7. As a dynamic
2.8. As a nationalistic
2.9. As a transnational
3. Employment opportunities for
Criminologists
FINAL
11-16
Demonstrate
competencies in:
1. Nature and
Views of
Criminologist
s of crime and
Criminal
A. Nature of Crime
1. Anatomy of crime
1.1. Desire or intent
1.2. Opportunity
1.3. Capability
2. Crime in distinction to Sin,
Morality, and Deliquency
3. Criminological and Legal
classification of crimes
B. Methods Applied by
Criminologist in Studying
Crime
1. Survey research
2. Cohort research
3. Aggregate research
4. Experimental research
5. Observational and interview
Research
6. Measuring crime
6.1. Uniform Crime
1. Discussing the
Nature of crime.
2. Describing the
methods applied by
criminologist in
studying the crime.
1. Illustrate the Nature of
crime.
2. Explain the methods
applied by criminologist
in studygin the crime.
1. Interactive Lecture
2. Searching in the
web
Case Study
4. 4
Report (UCR)
6.2. National Crime
Victimization
Survey (NCVS)
6.3. Self – Report
Survey
7. Crime Causation
7.1. Psychological
7.2. Sociological
7.3. Biological
7.4. Other causative
factors of crime
7.4.1. Need frustration
7.4.2. Internal
inhibition
7.4.3. External
inhibition
7.4.4. Contact with
reality
7.4.5. Situational crime
report
7.4.6. Alcoholism
7.4.7. Drug addiction
8. Contributory factors of
crime causation
C. The Nature of Criminal
1. Definition of criminal
1.1. Criminological
1.2. Legal
2. Classificaiton of criminal
2.1. Etiological
2.2. Behaioural system
2.3. Activities
2.4. Mental activities
3. Types of offenders who live
in the non- criminal world
3. Discussing the
nature of criminal
5. 5
17-18 Demonstrate
competencies in:
1. Current
issues and
studies in
criminology
A. Criminology and Criminal
Justice System
B. Criminology as a Profession in
the Philippines
1. R.A 6506
2. Related Bill
professionalizing the
practice of Criminology in
the Philippines
C. Global Criminology
D. Green/Enviromental
Criminology
E. Newsmaking Criminology
F. Peacemaking Criminology
1. Discussing the
Current issues and
studies in
criminology
1. Determine the Current
issues and studies in
criminology.
1. Interactive Lecture
2. Searching in the
web
Research
Assignment
Basic Readings
1. Eduardo (2018). Essentials of Criminology 2nd Ed. (OBE Compliant). Published by WISEMAN Trading.
2. Gupta (2019). Fundamentals of Criminology. Distributed by WISEMAN Trading.
3. Sharma (2019). Sociological Theory of Crime & Criminology. Distributed by WISEMAN Trading.
Extended Readings
1. Comparing cultures, comparing crime: Challenges, prospects and problems for a global criminology. Accessed at
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1012223323445. Google.Scholar
2. Global Criminology. Accessed at https://www.uu.nl/masters/en/global-criminology
3. Global Criminology. Accessed at http://docshare01.docshare.tips/files/19675/196759251.pdf
4. Green and Environmental Criminology. Accessed at https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118517390.wbetc027
Course Assessment
1. Paper and Pencil
2. Case Study
3. Research Assignment
Course Assessment
Rubrics
Case Study Grading Rubric
CRITERIA
Content % Below Standard Approaching Standard At Standard Exceeds Standard
6. 6
Clear explanation of key
strategic issues
The problems, scope, and
seriousness was clearly
identified in the
discussions.
There was a well focused
diagnosis of strategic
issues and key problems
that demonstrated a good
grasp of the company’s
present situation and
strategic issues.
Effective Executive
Summary
Did not waste space
summarizing information
already found in the case.
20% Shows little
understanding of the
issues, key problems,
and the company’s
present situation and
strategic issues.
Executive summary
missing or poorly
constructed
Shows some understanding of
the issues, key problems, and
the company’s present
situation and strategic issues.
Executive summary
inadequate
Shows adequate knowledge of
the issues, key problems, and
the company’s present situation
and strategic issues.
Executive summary adequate
Shows superior
knowledge of the
issues, key problems,
and the company’s
present situation and
strategic issues.
Effective Executive
Summary
Valid arguments; analysis of
financial performance with
relevant supportive detail.
Logically organized, key
points, key arguments, and
important criteria for
evaluating business
strategies were easily
identified
Critical issues and key
problems that supported
the Case Analysis were
identified and clearly
analyzed and supported.
20% Critical issues and key
problems that
supported the Case
Analysis were poorly
identified, analyzed,
and supported.
Critical issues and key
problems that supported the
Case Analysis were not clearly
identified, analyzed, and
supported.
Critical issues and key problems
that supported the Case
Analysis were partially
identified, analyzed, and
supported.
Critical issues and
key problems that
supported the Case
Analysis were clearly
identified, analyzed,
and supported.
Appropriate analysis,
evaluation, synthesis for the
specific industry identified
There was complete data
on which to base a
thorough analysis
Key change drivers
underlying the issues were
identified.
Synthesis, analysis, and
evaluations were clearly
20% Analysis of key change
drivers and the
underlying the issues
inadequate.
Analysis of key change
drivers and the underlying the
issues were not identified.
Analysis of key change drivers
and the underlying the issues
were partially identified
Analysis of key
change drivers and
the underlying the
issues were clearly
identified
7. 7
presented and supported in
a literate and effective
manner.
Conclusions and
recommendations are
congruent with strategic
analysis:
Specific recommendations
and/or plans of action
provided.
Specific data or facts were
referred to when necessary
to support the analysis and
conclusions.
Recommendations and
conclusions were presented
and supported in a literate
and effective manner.
20% Effective
recommendations
and/or plans of action
not provided.
Specific data or facts
necessary to support
the analysis and
conclusions was not
provided.
Effective recommendations
and/or plans of action
inadequate.
Specific data or facts were not
referred when necessary to
support the analysis and
conclusions.
Effective recommendations
and/or plans of action were
partially provided.
Specific data or facts were
occasionally referred when
necessary to support the
analysis and conclusions.
Effective
recommendations,
solutions, and/or
plans of action were
provided.
Specific data or facts
were referred when
necessary to support
the analysis and
conclusions.
Proper organization,
professional writing, and
logical flow of analysis. APA
formatting
Logically organized, key
points, key arguments, and
important criteria for
evaluating the business
logic easily identified.
Key points were supported
with a well thought out
rationale based on applying
specific concepts or
analytical frameworks to
the data provided in the
case.
Proper grammar, spelling,
punctuation, 3rd
person
objective view,
professional writing, and
syntax.
20% Key points were poorly
identified and
supported with a well
thought out rationale
based on applying
specific concepts or
analytical frameworks
to the data provided in
the case.
Grammar, spelling,
punctuation,
professional writing,
and syntax needs
significant
improvement
Key points were not identified
and supported with a well
thought out rationale based on
applying specific concepts or
analytical frameworks to the
data provided in the case.
Grammar, spelling,
punctuation, professional
writing, and syntax needs
improvement
Key points were partially
identified and supported with a
well thought out rationale based
on applying specific concepts or
analytical frameworks to the
data provided in the case.
Adequate grammar, spelling,
punctuation, professional
writing, and syntax
Key points were
clearly identified and
supported with a well
thought out rationale
based on applying
specific concepts or
analytical
frameworks to the
data provided in the
case.
Excellent grammar,
spelling, punctuation,
professional writing,
and syntax
Percentage Scale:
0.00 – 57.49% 76.25 - 93.74%
57.50 – 76.24% 93.75 - 100%
8. 8
RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT GRADING RUBRIC (OUT OF 100 POINTS)
CATEGORY 15 points 11 points 7 points 3 points TOTAL
SCORE
Introduction Exceptional introduction
that grabs interest of
reader and states topic.
Thesis is exceptionally
clear, well-developed,
and a definitive
statement.
Proficient introduction that is
interesting and states topic.
thesis is clear and arguable
statement of position.
basic introduction that states
topic but lacks interest.
thesis is somewhat clear and
arguable.
Weak or no introduction
of topic. Paper’s purpose
is unclear/thesis is weak
or missing.
Content
knowledge:
Quality of
Research
Paper is exceptionally
researched, contains 3
peer reviewed articles,
the 3 articles relate to the
thesis argument in a
logical manner.
References are correctly
cited
Information relates to the main
topic.
Paper, is well-researched in
detail and from 3 good
sources. References are
correctly cited
Information relates to the
main topic, but few details
and/or examples are given.
Shows a limited variety of
sources. References are not
cited correctly
Information has little or
nothing to do with the
thesis.
information has weak or
no connection to the
thesis. References are not
cited correctly.
Content
application:
Support of Thesis
and Analysis
Exceptionally critical,
relevant and consistent
connections made
between evidence and
thesis.
excellent analysis.
Consistent connections made
between evidence and thesis
good analysis.
Some connections made
between evidence and thesis.
some analysis.
Limited or no
connections made
between evidence and
thesis.
lack of analysis.
Conclusion Excellent summary of
thesis argument with
concluding ideas that
impact reader.
introduces no new
information.
Good summary of topic with
clear concluding ideas.
introduces no new
information.
Basic summary of topic with
some final concluding ideas.
introduces no new
information.
Lack of summary of
topic.
Writing Writing is clear and
relevant, with no
grammatical and/or
spelling errors – polished
and professional.
Reference section
properly formatted.
Most ideas are stated clearly
and are related to the topic,
with only minor grammatical
and/or spelling errors.
Reference section adequate.
Many ideas require
clarification and/or are off-
topic or have marginal
relevance to the assignment.
Many grammatical and/or
spellings errors throughout
the paper. The paper is very
challenging to read due to
poor writing flow. Improper
reference section.
Paper does not meet the
criteria for the
assignment (too short or
incomplete, too long,
and/or completely off-
topic). Reference section
missing.
Course Policies
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2019 – 2020 MARK LESTER M. FLORES, MSCJ
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