Essays and Research Papers on The Public & Crime

12 pages in length. Crime theories are an important collection of scientific reasons why criminal behavior occurs throughout society. People exposed to different environmental and social stimuli have been shown to exhibit certain behaviors experts contend are responsible for motivating them toward criminal activity. These circumstances – such as poverty, absentee parenting ...

This 3-page paper discusses the concept of victim precipitation, what it is, and whether it is valid. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper examines the concept behind predatory crime, its potential reasons and how potential victims can guard against it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper examines serial murderers, theories as to why serial killers commit murder and examines a few notorious cases. How investigations are conducted is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 5 page paper consider how crime may be argued to be a social construct and how it may be argued as not being a social construct, The paper looks at legal and social theory and applies it to the modern world including the view of terrorism. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses how the division of social class contributes to the prevalence of criminal activity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the predatory crimes of robbery, rape, murder and child sexual abuse. Each crime is defined and preventative measures explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper examines three aspects of the system that have been influenced by the U.S. Constitution: the state courts; the disproportionately large number of minorities incarcerated; and the undue influence of money on the system. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 13 page paper examines the serial killer and theories surrounding this type of crime. Deterrents are discussed along with other measures of prevention. Various crime theories are discussed inclusive of, but not limited to differential association, social strain and labeling. Examples of notorious serial killers are used throughout the paper. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

8 pages in length. Sociologist Max Weber had much to say with regard to social class, race and inequitable distribution throughout society, claiming that minorities – of either a national or religious persuasion – who are cast into a subordinate role under the command of social class leaders are much less likely to attain ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the life and educational views of Dr. Henry Lee. Dr. Henry Lee is a man who has demonstrated his dedication to his field relating to years of academic study. Lee, who is Chief Emeritus of the Connecticut State Police, Founder and Professor of the Forensic ...

A 6 page exploration of the many factors that influence criminal behavior. This paper is divided into three sections: Greatest Criminal Threat to the General Public, Environment and the Crime Rate, and Behavioral Theory and the Crime Rate. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

7 pages in length. The death penalty was created for a specific purpose; not only was it imperative for those who took another's life to be punished for such a horrendous assault against mankind, but they were bound to do so by forfeiting their own existence in exchange. When death penalty opponents cite ...

This 4 page paper looks at social process theories as well as social disorganization theory. Differential association and labeling theories are included in the discussion. How violent crime is best analyzed is contemplated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the application of critical theory for gang research. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at a range of control theories that have developed over time and social bond theory to consider to what extent crime may be seen as a social construct in the modern age. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

An 18 page consideration of the numerous sociological factors that surround parole and probation. The author emphasizes the importance of societal integration in preventing recidivism and discusses the difficulties that are presented for minorities and in cases utilizing electronic monitoring. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 3 page review of a criminology theory developed by Michael Gottredson and Travis Hirschi in the 1980s. This theory presents a number of points that are critical in understanding the social phenomena that are in place that both result in crime and that have the potential to prevent crime. Bibliography lists 4 ...

3 pages in length. Why people commit crimes – and why only a relatively small percentage of people commit crimes – has long been the focus of myriad research, hypothesis, speculation and outright guessing. What does fall under the umbrella of commonly accepted theories, however, is the impact certain undeniable elements have upon ...

7 pages in length. The writer discusses biological determinism, labeling, rational choice and operant conditioning as they relate to criminal theories. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10 page paper examines three serial killers to try to find patterns of behavior and upbringing. The three named murderers are compared and contrasted. Background information is provided for each. A separate section examines a variety of theories found within the scope of criminology. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page book review of Criminal Woman, the Prostitute and the Normal Woman by Cesare Lombroso and G. Ferrero. Lombroso (1835-1909) is considered to be one of the founders of criminology, as well as criminal anthropology. He was one of the first scholars to endeavor to bring scientific methods to the study of criminal ...

3 pages in length. If the death penalty was outlawed for being arbitrary based on the lack of guidelines, it does not automatically equate with current death penalty sentences as fitting the definition of arbitrary. An immediate example in defense of this position is found in the 1976 Supreme Court case of Gregg ...

A 3 page contention that college campuses are no place for weapons. There is simply too much propensity for weapons to be used by either students or staff members to harm others. No sources are listed.

4 pages in length. The aspect of personal responsibility has long represented a challenge of application where crime theorists are concerned. The extent to which crime theories reflect a montage of indicators for criminal activity is both grand and far-reaching; that rational crime theory stands alone in its quest to illustrate how personal ...