Distinguish between the duties of the state police, sheriffs’ departments, and local police departments.

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Discuss the problems faced by today’s police departments that were also present during the early days of policing.
Distinguish between the duties of the state police, sheriffs’ departments, and local police departments.
Do you believe that the general public has greater respect for the police today than in the past? If so why? If not, why not? .
What are some of the technological advances that should help the police solve more crimes? What are the dangers of these advances?
Chapter 5

Should the primary police role be law enforcement or community service? Explain.
Should a police chief be permitted to promote an officer with special skills to a supervisory position, or should all officers be forced to spend “time in rank”? Explain your answer.
Do the advantages of proactive policing outweigh the disadvantages? Explain.
Explain the concept of broken windows policinfktg. Why might it be successful?

Compare and contrast the theories associated with each of these categories and identify whether or not the theoretical foundations are applicable to all three types of victims.

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This written assignment requirement is for a paper submitted in APA format, using 12-point font, double-spaced, and attached to the link as a .doc or .docx file. Your assignment must include an introduction, body, and conclusion, and it is anticipated that a thorough examination of this topic will result in approximately 4-6 pages of text. In addition, your paper must include a cover page, abstract, and reference page. A minimum of two (2) scholarly sources must be used.

Because most perpetrators are caretakers, the explanations and abuser characteristics for cases involving the maltreatment of children, the elderly, and special needs individuals typically fall into three common categories: (1) sociocultural explanations, (2) social learning, and (3) intra-individual theories. Compare and contrast the theories associated with each of these categories and identify whether or not the theoretical foundations are applicable to all three types of victims. Provide hypothetical examplfktes to help illustrate your position.

State your belief whether the laws regulating sex offender lifestyle have gone too far.

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Every state has addressed the registration and/or publication of a database of convicted sex offenders returned to parole or probation supervision. Your research assignment is to select a state (your home state, or the state where you live now, or some other state of your choosing) for which you will conduct internet research. Your research paper must cover topics including, but not limited to:

1 Your state’s regulations that are specific to registration of the sex offender, that is, tell what crimes trigger sex offender registration. Many sex offenses fall under the registration law while others do not. Within this topic heading provide a link to your state’s laws which establish the triggering crimes. (In your paper identify this discussion as “Topic 1.”)

2 Procedural guidelines related to the implementation of the registration/registry publication program. Information should typically include: a) How long after release or moving into a city/state do they have to register? b) For how long must they register and verify their address? c) What information must the registrant provide? d) Who pays for registration/publication? Within this topic heading provide at least these three links: a) a link to your state’s law establishing the procedures, b) a link to your state’s offender registry (clearly identify this link as being your state’s registry), and c) a link to the registry page displaying sex offenders who reside within your neighborhood or ZIP code (clearly identify this link as being from your neighborhood or ZIP). (In your paper identify this discussion as “Topic 2.”)

3 What are the punishments (category of offense [felony or misdemeanor and grade or level] and term of confinement/fine) for noncompliance with the registration requirements? (Example: Felony of the second degree, punishable by 2-20 years confinement and a fine up to $10,000.) Within this topic heading provide a link to your state’s penal code, code of criminal procedure, etc., which establishes these punishments. (Punishment for sex offenses is not sought here, only for noncompliance with registration requirements.) (In your paper identify this discussion as “Topic 3.”)

4 Are there Constitutional challenges? Be specific — have there been any court challenges to the state registration law? If so, describe the court case in manner similar to topic 7 below; within this topic heading provide a link to the case. If there are no challenges within your state, you may research challenges in another state if you desire. (In your paper identify this discussion as “Topic 4.”)

5 State your belief whether the laws regulating sex offender lifestyle have gone too far. If you believe they have, in what way? If you believe they are reasonable, state why. Use critical thinking skills (defined at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_thinking and http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/defining-critical-thinking/766 ) to define your response. Your discussion of this topic must contain at least 250 words. (In your paper identify this discussion as “Topic 5.”)

6 State your belief whether legislation regulating sex offender registration/publication is or is not Constitutional. (Ensure you review the Bill of Rights before you give your opinion.) Use critical thinking skills to define your response. Your discussion of this topic must contain at least 250 words. (In your paper identify this discussion as “Topic 6.”)

7 U.S. Supreme Court cases. In addition to the case you discussed in Topic 4, research two U.S. Supreme Court cases dealing with issues related to sex offender registration. In each case brief state the following: the parties to the case and the case citation; the facts of the case; how the lower courts (trial and appellate) decided; and how the U.S. Supreme Court decided — if the lower decision was affirmed or reversefktd, and how the justices voted. Y…

Discuss the procedures involved in probation revocation. What are the rights of the probationer? Is probation a privilege or a right?

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Discuss the sentencing dispositions in your state jurisdiction. What are the pros and cons of each?
Compare the various types of incarceration sentences. What are the similarities and differences? Why are many jurisdictions considering the passage of mandatory sentencing laws?
Discuss the issue of capital punishment. In your opinion, does it serve as a deterrent? What new rulings has the Supreme Court made on the legality of the death penalty?
Why does the problem of sentencing disparity exist? Do programs exist that can reduce the disparity of sentences? If so, what are they? Should all people who commit the same crime receive the same sentence? Explain.
Chapter 10

What is the purpose of probation? Identify some conditions of probation and discuss the responsibilities of the probation officer.
Discuss the procedures involved in probation revocation. What are the rights of the probationer? Is probation a privilege or a right?
Should a convicted criminal make restitution to the victim? When is restitution inappropriate? Could it be considered a bribe?
Should offenders be fined on the basis of the seriousness of what they did or in terms of to their ability to pay? Is it fair to base day fines on wages? Should offenders be punished more severely because they are financially successful?

Research the topic of halfway houses (or residential reentry centers) in the Federal Bureau of Prisons system. Discuss in detail their purpose, method of operation, program levels, etc. Provide links to your research websitefkts. Sites such as ask.com,

Identify whether or not the theoretical foundations are applicable to all three types of victims.

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This written assignment requirement is for a paper submitted in APA format, using 12-point font, double-spaced, and attached to the link as a .doc or .docx file. Your assignment must include an introduction, body, and conclusion, and it is anticipated that a thorough examination of this topic will result in approximately 4-6 pages of text. In addition, your paper must include a cover page, abstract, and reference page. A minimum of two (2) scholarly sources must be used.

Because most perpetrators are caretakers, the explanations and abuser characteristics for cases involving the maltreatment of children, the elderly, and special needs individuals typically fall into three common categories: (1) sociocultural explanations, (2) social learning, and (3) intra-individual theories. Compare and contrast the theories associated with each of these categories and identify whether or not the theoretical foundations are applicable to all three types of victims. Provide hypothetical examplfktes to help illustrate your position.

Identify, research and develop an informative written AND PowerPoint presentation for a local, state, or national example of a public, private or non- profit VICTIM ASSISTANCE OR ADVOCACY PROGRAM.

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This assignment will require you to identify, research and develop an informative written AND PowerPoint presentation for a local, state, or national example of a public, private or non- profit VICTIM ASSISTANCE OR ADVOCACY PROGRAM. The purpose of this important field research exercise is to afford you the opportunity to see the broad range of community efforts being made on behalf of crime victims. The organization may be designed to provide for general victim reparations for all crime types, for victim mental and emotional rehabilitation, for proactive victim prevention, or for assistance to victims of specific crimes or crimes against specific groups (i.e., children, the aged, the intimate, or the challenged).

Once you have identified the organization that you will research (and have reported the name of that organization in Assignment 1.4 in Week 1), you should begin examining its enabling legislation or mission statement, interviewing someone with a significant connection to the operation (an officer or agency employee), and evaluating that organization in order to determine the effectiveness.

Your examination of that organization must include information about how it addresses its victim audience, the size, shape and structure of the organization, the budget and source of funding of that organization over time and during the current fiscal year, the governance of the organization (does it have a Board of Directors, an Advisory Council, caseworkers, psychologists, social workers, state or local government staffing, private staff, etc.?) and an assessment of effectiveness of the organization in addressing its mission or enabling language. In other words, figure out if it is doing a good job.
Remember that this exercise is designed to provide insight into the enormous task of advocating for victims of crime.

Your interview portion of this assignment is an integral piece, affording you and your colleagues first hand opportunities to discuss this important part of our social order.
Your paper and PowerPoint MUST consider the stated purposes of the organization and should relate those purposes to specific victimology theories introduced throughout your text and supplemental materials.
Finally, your work should encourage you to make the connection between preventing and fighting crime AND dealing with the consequences of criminal behavior on a more personal, focused level. Your opinion about the social impact and cost effectiveness of the organization you have examined should be supported through your readings, research and interview, and any additional relevant support information you choose to incorporate.
This written assignment requirement is for a paper submitted in APA format, using 12-point font, double-spaced, and attached to the link as a .doc or .docx file. Your assignment must include an introduction, body, and conclusion, and it is anticipated that a thorough examination of this topic will result in approximately 8-10 pages of text. In addition, your paper must include a cover page, abstract, and reference page. A minimum of two (2) scholarly sources must be used.

In light of these trait theories, do you feel that criminal behavior can be preventefktd? Why or why not?

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This written assignment requirement is for a paper submitted in APA format, using 12-point font, double-spaced, and attached to the link as a .doc or .docx file. Your assignment must include an introduction, body, and conclusion, and it is anticipated that a thorough examination of this topic will result in approximately 3-5 pages of text. In addition, your paper must include a cover page, abstract, and reference page. A minimum of two (2) scholarly sources must be used.

After reviewing the video, Mind of a Rampage Killer from the required resources, complete the following.

Criminals are most often viewed as having made a rational decision to commit a crime and they are convicted and punished with that belief in mind. This is the basis of the Classical School thinking on criminal behavior.

Based on the content of the video and your research, how do rational choice and trait theories account for anger and aggression?
In light of these trait theories, do you feel that criminal behavior can be preventefktd? Why or why not?

Identify the key concepts of the Restorative Justice Model.

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This written assignment requirement is for a paper submitted in APA format, using 12-point font, double-spaced, and attached to the link as a .doc or .docx file. Your assignment must include an introduction, body, and conclusion, and it is anticipated that a thorough examination of this topic will result in approximately 4-6 pages of text. In addition, your paper must include a cover page, abstract, and reference page. A minimum of two (2) scholarly sources must be used.

Identify the key concepts of the Restorative Justice Model. Discuss how a conservative would reply to a call for the increased use of restorative justice. Additionally, provide insight into how a restorative justice advocate would respond to a conservatifktve call for increased imprisonment.

Compare and contrast 3 theories of victimization to 3 offender theories that we have previously covered.

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This written assignment requirement is for a paper submitted in APA format, using 12-point font, double-spaced, and attached to the link as a .doc or .docx file. Your assignment must include an introduction, body, and conclusion, and it is anticipated that a thorough examination of this topic will result in approximately 5-7 pages of text. In addition, your paper must include a cover page, abstract, and reference page. A minimum of two (2) scholarly sources must be used.

Compare and contrast 3 theories of victimization to 3 offender theories that we have previously covered. One theory should be related to a violent crime, one to an intimate crime and the third to a property crime. Provide a hypothetical exampfktle for each to help illustrate your position.

Develop a policy which will reduce the risk of sexual assault on a college campus

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This written assignment requirement is for a paper submitted in APA format, using 12-point font, double-spaced, and attached to the link as a .doc or .docx file. Your assignment must include an introduction, body, and conclusion, and it is anticipated that a thorough examination of this topic will result in approximately 3-5 pages of text. In addition, your paper must include a cover page, abstract, and reference page. A minimum of two (2) scholarly sources must be used.

Understanding the statistically significant relationships between sexual victimization and socio-psychological factors, develop a policy which will reduce the risk of sexual assault on a college campus. To accomplish this, you will need first to research the relationship between the characteristics of the traditional college lifestyle which might lead to an enhancement of the opportunity to be victimized. A prevailing sentiment in the historic examination of sexual assaults has been “she/he asked for it”.

When the capacity to think clearly or the ability to communicate objections effectively are diminished, does that indicate a logical direction for schools to take?
Consider the impacts each of the following has on an increase in risk of becoming a victim of sexual misconduct: alcohol, binge drinking, drug experimentation and abuse, sexual experimentation, sexting, internet pornography, unsupervised freedom of relationships and the intensity of the need to succeed academically.
In developing your policy, remember to consider the evidence which will suppofktrt the effectiveness of your plan.