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This 10 paper examines the life and activities of John Wayne Gacy and why he committed heinous crimes. With the use of labeling theory, it is suggested that Gacy might have been able to change things if in fact he were not labeled and ostracized by the community. His childhood, to some extent provides information on why he might have chosen this negative path. Etiology is provided and labeling is viewed as a primary cause. Labeling theory is discussed in depth. In order to predict and prevent other crimes, the Gacy case is used as an example. What is learned from this particular case helps in making suggestions for treating offenders with a similar profile. Finally, criminal justice responses are aligned with positive elements as opposed to the punitive model that currently exists. Rehabilitation and positive treatment options are recommended as is an absence of labels. Megan's law is opposed. The paper sums up with general observations about society, and uses the Gacy case as an example. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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that Gacy might have been able to change things if in fact he were not labeled and ostracized by the community. His childhood, to some extent provides information on why
he might have chosen this negative path. Etiology is provided and labeling is viewed as a primary cause. Labeling theory is discussed in depth. In order to predict and prevent
other crimes, the Gacy case is used as an example. What is learned from this particular case helps in making suggestions for treating offenders with a similar profile. Finally, criminal
justice responses are aligned with positive elements as opposed to the punitive model that currently exists. Rehabilitation and positive treatment options are recommended as is an absence of labels. Megans
law is opposed. The paper sums up with general observations about society, and uses the Gacy case as an example. I.
Introduction John Wayne Gacy is one of many serial killers who have received a lot of attention. In an article by Time Magazine, the events that took place during
Gacys stint in killing are noted (Chua-Eoan, 2007). It tells about his troubled youth when he was charged with a sexual offenses as well as how he grew up to
become a seemingly fine citizen (Chua-Eoan, 2007). The joke usually is that the most heinous offenders seem like ordinary folk. Gacy was like that. He helped his neighbors and was
even a chaplain at the Jaycees (Chua-Eoan, 2007). Bell & Bardsely write: " People who knew Gacy thought of him as a generous, friendly and hard-working man, devoted to his
family and community" ("John Wayne Gacy," 2008). He sometimes worked as a clown where he entertained children (Chua-Eoan, 2007). But Gacy had another side. It was dark and sinister. He
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