The definition of crime is: an action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law. Crime has been increasing over the years and although crime occurs for many reasons, there exists ways it can be prevented. But what are these random factors that influence criminal conduct? The real root of causes of crime and reasons people commit crimes is usually because of their background for example if they grew up...
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The mind of a criminal is a very interesting one. Many may wonder what motivates a criminal to commit the acts they do. It has always been debated whether crime originates from the individual or the environment. In this paper, I am going to discuss the environmental factors that motivate crime. This paper will be split into first discussing the differences between nature versus environment, looking into the Sociological theory, specifically the General Strain Theory, and addressing any factors that...
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Crime prevention is the recognition of a crime risk and the initial action of removing or reducing it. Crime prevention has three main levels to it. The first is the primary level which is aimed at general population and seeks to address risk factors for delinquency. The second is the secondary level which also attempts to address risk factors, but is aimed at a more at-risk population. The third is the tertiary level which programs are targeted at offenders and...
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Identify approaches used by public services to reduce crime, disorder, and antisocial behaviour: NIM: The National Intelligence Model is a thoroughly structured Policing system/ reference approach. NIM features aspects of the following areas â Devised development â through collection and subsequent analysis of corresponding data, succeeding initiatives relating to reduction in crime can be drafted, altered, practiced, and advanced. Acknowledgement & action of potential risks – Addressing connected risks, opens opportunities for further measures; to recognise and expect these dangers...
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Whatâs the Problem? What do we know about it? In the United States, situations are arising where children are being killed by guns either accidentally or by a school shooting. This creates concern among Americans about the safety of their youth. With these concerns, comes much debate over solutions. One possible solution that is largely debated over is gun control and whether or not it truly serves its purpose: reducing the amount of gun violence. It attempts to do so...
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For many years, gun control has always been a heated topic, especially in the U.S. After all, there have been many massive shootings that can result in this debate. Especially, during the last 3-5 years. There has been a shooting in a school, workplaces, churches, etc. every time we turn around. Should we get rid of guns altogether? Or should we just make gun laws stricter? There are many questions we all have, and many opinions we have about this...
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After an arrest, it is not uncommon for people involved to feel anxious and stressed out. If the mere thought of spending time inside a jail cell would be too much to bear, how would you take it if you are booked and bound to stay in jail? The only thing you may be thinking at this point is to post bail to obtain release as quickly as possible. There are actually a lot of ways to post bail, but...
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About a year ago I made the biggest mistake of my life, I drove under the influence of marijuana. Since then, my life has changed in immense ways. I have experienced things I shouldnât ever have experienced as a teen. I have seen the inside of a police car, a ten-week intensive substance abuse program, and the inside of a courtroom. I have lost more than most people my age can say, like my license, my parent’s trust, and my...
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‘Our society is not one of spectacle, but of surveillanceâ by Michel Foucault, Discipline and Punish, 1974 In Discipline and Punish, 1974, Foucault pointed out there are three types of punishment from classical age to modern age. In the classical age, there are many countries of feudalism, like France, China, Korea, etc., that countries adopt the constitutional monarchy system. The King of those countries used to show the view of punishing prisoner to the citizen, which benefits the King to...
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The term serial killer was first developed in the 1970s and was attributed to a former FBI agent, Rober Ressler, who moved to England following his retirement from the bureau in 1990. Over the years there have been numerous infamous killers who have all been classified as serial killers and the term slowly lost its meaning in the sense that anyone who killed more than three people was automatically distinguished as one. However, there are in fact many diverse types...
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What Makes A Serial Killer? A serial killer is a person that commits murders in succession from one another. Serial killers have been around for many years, and to this day many still ravage the world. The FBI defines a serial killer as a person that commits three or more murders within a short period of time, within months. Serial killers usually exhibit psychopathic traits, which can be indicative of brain abnormalities. In a Wisconsin study, it shows a direct...
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Psychopathology is a personality disease, that can incorporate various attributes. This may include antisocial or disruptive behavior (PowerPoint). They are individuals who have the potential to harm or manipulate others to get through life guaranteeing their demands are fitted (Hare) Psychopaths lack conscience in compassion and tend to possess selfish tendencies and take their desires (Hare). They wonât alter their actions based on community expectations. They disrupt civilization’s expectations without guilt (Hare). In regards to Arthur, his case raised attention...
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A hate crime is when one or more than one person goes against one person or a group, most times including violence, that is motivated by prejudice on race, religion, sexual orientation, or other grounds. On November 7 (2019) two Mississippi men were sentenced for cross-burning in predominantly african american residential areas. Graham Williamson and Louie Revette committed this crime because of racial motives. Louis Revette convinces Graham Williamson to do it. It was not the first time that they...
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The Santa Clarita school shooting is one of the many school shootings that has devastatingly impacted lives in the United States this year alone. The Santa Clarita school shooting is another nightmare that became a reality. A student attending a California high school named Nathaniel Berhaw killed and injured some of his classmates. Gracie Muehlberger who was fifteen years old and fourteen- year old Dominic Blackwell were murdered by Nathaniel Berhaw. Three other students were transported to the hospital due...
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An Insight on the Worst American School Massacres A school shooting takes place when a school or place of education is invaded, leaving many casualties (people who are injured or killed). When having a discussion about some of the most tragic school massacres in United States history, peopleâs minds typically drift to Columbine High School and Virginia Polytechnic and State University every time; however, Columbine isnât the most horrific anymore. Columbine High School is in the top five worst school...
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Introduction Since Psychology began to emerge as a strong field in the late 19th century, psychologists have been trying to study several aspects and associations between criminality or crimes and the psyche. Since then, thousands of psychologists and researchers have been conducting innumerable amount of research and studies to explore the relationship and understand the dimensions of criminality through a wider, more in-depth perspective. Traditionally delinquency was considered to be the root of paving the way into the world of...
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Serial killers are one of the most notorious criminals for the past several decades. They have proven their reputation to the world, killing in the most gruesome way they can think of. While some serial killers like Ted Bundy, Andrei Chikatilo, Jeffrey Dahmer, and many more are already behind bars, there are those who managed to get away with their crimes like the infamous ‘Jack the Ripper.’ The Federal Bureau of Investigation defined a serial killer as someone who has...
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Thesis: By strengthening gun laws and improving school security, mass school shootings would become minimal and we would not have as many across the nation. I. Have you ever asked yourself when this would stop, or how many more innocent children would have to die in order for something to change? A. In 2018, there were 113 people killed or hurt in mass school shootings across the United States. B. 2018 has been the worst year for school shootings yet....
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The Rise of School Shootings A. Intended audience and the topic’s importance The intended audience for the topic is parents and the board of governors should since they are responsible for policy and decision-making in the schools. Many schools do not have regulations guiding them on how to deal with gun violence in schools. B. Presentation 1. Introduction Attention-getting opening: It is without a doubt that names like NIU, and Columbine among others are still fresh in our minds. It...
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In 2022 so far, there have been 27 school shootings and over 200 general mass shootings in America, and it is only May. America’s numbers are greater than any other country when it comes to deaths from gun violence. Included in that, is the number of school shootings which has been at a steady increase since 1980. Moreover, Antonis Katsiyannis of Clemson University said in 2018, ‘In less than 18 years, we have already seen more deaths related to school...
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Are hedonistic serial killers born with tendencies to kill? How is it possible that two men could witness death during their childhood, yet one turned out to be a famous writer and the other became a serial killer? A serial killer is an individual that kills a minimum of three people in separate events over a certain period. Hedonistic serial killers are driven by their need for sexual gratification or financial gain. For this type of serial killer, murder is...
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On February 14th, 2018 at approximately 2:23 pm, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School became the victim of a mass shooting caused by a 19-year-old gunman, Nikolas Cruz. Cruz opened fire, with an AR-15 rifle, between the hours of 2:21-2:27 pm when he decided to pull the fire alarm causing everyone to rush out; students and staff members. Cruz was able to shoot and kill a total of seventeen students and staff members while leaving the rest with physical, psychological, and...
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An enduring issue is an issue that exists over time. It is one that many societies have attempted to address with varying degrees of success. An enduring issue that has existed throughout the world is corrupt rulers. It first appears to impact the world during the Classical era and still impacts the world to this day. Corrupt rulers have affected a lot of people negatively and have led to many problems, including the oppression of people and religion, exhibiting total...
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Although solitary confinement has been used in the United States for over a century, it is time to put an end to this abhorrent punishment. Solitary confinement has been proven over the years to be detrimental to the mental health of inmates. According to an article from the journal Crime and Justice, a staggering percentage of prisoners suffer detrimental mental damage from solitary confinement. Questioned prisoners pointed to stress, thoughts of suicide, hallucinations, and difficulty sleeping as symptoms suffered (Smith,...
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Private prisons are correctional and rehabilitation institutions that are managed by third-party institutions, not the state government as commonly perceived. In the USA, private prisons are mainly funded by the government through governmental contracts, which are majorly based on the number of prisoners and the average length of the prisonersâ sentences. It implies that the more the number of inmates these institutions can house with longer sentences, the more funding they get from the government. Ideally, private prisons are portrayed...
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Insanity is commonly defined as the state of being seriously mentally ill. But does that exempt people from punishment for crimes they committed? Insanity pleas are rarely used, and when they are, they have an extremely low success rate. How is one deemed insane? What are the criteria for an insanity plea? These issues have been and continue to be determined by state lawmakers and precedent-setting court cases. One possible outlet for this determination is the use of brain scans....
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Since the independence of America, the United States Bill of Rights in 1791 stated that âA well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringedâ. So, the concept of owning guns is very old, but it evolved since the last century because of the increase in crime with laws like the National Firearms Act (‘NFA’) or the Gun Control Act (‘GCA’). However, gun...
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In the article âA List of the Reasons Cited against Gun Control and an Effort to Think Them Throughâ by Tanushree Ghosh, the idea that creating stricter gun laws is the solution to the problem is assessed. A multitude of reasons are given behind this statement. However, it is mentioned that criminals will find a way to get ahold of their weapon of choice no matter what laws are in place because they are criminals and that is what they...
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Is claiming insanity a loophole for criminals? My opinion on this subject is heavily based on the evidence that I have gathered from my research and previous cases that are relevant to the defence of insanity. I believe that in some cases the defence of insanity can be used as a loophole for criminals to get out of conviction free from the crimes that they have committed. However, since there is a lot of social stigma facing the word insanity,...
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The legal defence of âinsanityâ states that the defendant is not capable of committing a crime as the individual is not aware of the nature or the quality of the act he has committed. Insanity is establishing that the mens rae (guilty mind) was in the individualâs control and if the act was his intention at the time of the offence and not the trial. It is only available as a defence in a murder charge. Using the defence of...
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