What would classical criminologists have to say about the crime that was committed and the choices that were made? What are some of the reasons that rape/sexual assaults often go unreported, and what were some of the things that made this case especially difficult?

Vanderbilt – The Party’s Over

1. What would classical criminologists have to say about the crime that was committed and the choices that were made?

2. What are some of the reasons that rape/sexual assaults often go unreported, and what were some of the things that made this case especially difficult?

3. In classical and neoclassical criminology punishment serves a deterrent, and a retributive, function. This case represents a cautionary lesson on how young people conduct themselves when alcohol is present, and how technology has changed the world we live in; without the cell phone recording, we may have never known about this case.

Here is a link to see Brandon’s punishment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3AQ0r4gPgI

Do you agree with the punishments in this case, and do you think they serve as a deterrent to others?