Category: Criminology

  • “The Minds of Billy Milligan: A Case Study of Multiple Personality Disorder and its Relation to Social Learning and Social Structure Theories of Crime and Deviance”

    Akers, R. L. (2009). Social learning and social structure: A general theory of crime and deviance. Transaction Publishers.
    Hase, K. H., Badhe, P. B., & Gunjal, P. G. (2023, December). Review on multiple personality disorder. International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, 05(12), 1106–1117. https://www.irjmets.com/uploadedfiles/paper/issue_12_december_2023/47299/final/fin_irjmets1702495451.pdf
    Keyes, D. (1981, October). The Minds of Billy Milligan. Hachette UK. http://books.google.ie/books?id=cs5MDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT1&dq=the+minds+of+billy+milligan&hl=&cd=1&source=gbs_api
    Maloney, A. (2023, June 8). Chilling story of rapist Billy Milligan who had ‘24 personalities’ & was cleared of sick crimes – but was i. . . The Sun. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/22619321/billy-milligan-crowded-room-tom-holland/
    Putnam, F. W. (1989). The treatment of multiple personality disorder: Clinical insights from hypnosis and multiple personality patients. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 32(2), 99-108.
    Siegel, L. J., & Brown, G. P. (2013). Criminology (10th ed.). Nelson Education.
    Sykes, G. M., & Matza, D. (1957). Techniques of neutralization: A theory of delinquency. American Sociological Review, 22(6), 664-670.
    Paper Guidelines
    PG 1: 
    Introduction (1/2 page + fix thesis)
    Pt 1: 
    Case study (2 pages)- early life, messed up childhood (citing 2-3 sources)
    PG 2:
    Parapgraph 3: case study
    P4: case study
    PG 3
    P5: Case study
    P6: Summarize theory #1, give examples about that theory, at least 2 references: textbook and academic source (1/2 page)
    PG 4
    Analysis (at least 2 paragraphs)- no citations ( put in a quote from the killer, police, victims) bringing in something new from the case, can use the “I” 
    PG5
    Theory #2 Summary, 1/2 page, at least 2 sources
    Theory #2 analysis
    PG6
    Theory #2 analysis continuation 1/2 page
    Conclusion: What did i prove?, what did i think of the case?, ( can put your opinion about the case, if you think the criminal is guilty or not)
    PG7
    References

  • “Victimology Theories in the Last Call at the Falls Case” Introduction The Last Call at the Falls case is a true-crime story that involves the tragic death of 22-year-old college student, Christopher Jenkins, in Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Carefully read the attached assignment, see the video on Amazon “Last Call at the Falls” , research this true-crime case, and systematically answer the assignment as directed by composing a college paper in APA format;  be sure to use section headings for EACH of the assigned victimology theories… you have to determine whether the theory is at work in this case study or not (you can’t ignore them… explore and analyze each, then determine to what extent, if any, it applies). 

  • Title: Crafting a Creative Narrative with Plot Devices in Literature

    This assignment focuses on your ability to: learn how to identify plot devices in literature by crafting your own creative piece with similar plot devices that are evident in this week′s readings. The purpose of completing this assignment is: as a student and a career professional, writing a creative narrative can improve your overall communication abilities, problem-solving capabilities, and emotional intelligence, making you a more well-rounded and valuable asset in any professional work environment. Apa 7th Edition Publication manual of American Psychological Association Active reading strategies: Remember and analyze what you read Princeton University Traditional narrative structure- Not Traditional, so why the norm? Georgia Institute of Technology.
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  • Title: The Impact of Mass Incarceration on Communities of Color in the United States

    The research paper should be on a topic of your choice that is connected to one of the topics covered in one of the lectures. This paper should include a minimum of 3 sources, one of which must be an academic journal (you can have all three be journals).
    Here is a list of examples of other appropriate sources which are not academic journals
    – Pew Research Centre
    – UN Government websites or statistics
    – World Health Organization
    – CDC
    – Marshall Project
    – Prison Policy Initiative
    – EU
    – IMF World Bank
    – University research centres
    I will be assessing your ability to utilize academic sources and knowledge on a topic covered in one of the lectures.
    • Please use Times New Roman
    • 5 pages
    • Font, Size 12
    • Double spaced.
    • YOU MUST CITE ALL SOURCES using a citation style such as ASA, APA, MLA, Harvard etc.
    • Make sure you have a clear structure and that you use your chosen sources to back up your arguments.

  • Building a Case for Implementing Community Policing in the United States Title: The Importance of Evidence in Supporting Claims In today’s society, it is crucial to have evidence to support any claims that are made. According to the article “Why Evidence Matters” by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, evidence is

    Hi there, this is two different assignments. There is no page limit, could be one or two as long as the directions are followed. Two different assignments. One file for each and directions for each. Building a Case #1
    Topic for assignment: The criminal justice system in the United States should implement community policing. Directions:
    This assignment will require you to review and research the proposition above. You have files in the files section of Canvas that will allow you to do the assignment. As you are reading your articles, think about how they relate to the Stock Issues. If a paragraph identifies a harms argument, highlight that section of the article so that you can come back to it later. (I found it best if you take an article and copy and paste it onto a word doc so that you can place notes or comments on the article).
    Once you have identified your harms, inherency, and solvency information in the article, you are ready to complete this assignment. Formatting
    Please use the sample from the previous slide to guide you. You finish production should look similar. Whenever you are referencing evidence from an article, you need to take the whole paragraph. If you are referencing information across two paragraphs, you will take both paragraphs. Then highlight and bold the parts of the paragraph(s) that best identify the argument you are making. Make sure that when you highlight and bold a paragraph(s), you are not going against the author′s intent. Meaning, if the author is saying, ″the government should not raise taxes,″ and you only highlight the following ″the government should not raise taxes,″ you would not be conveying the author′s intent, and your grade would suffer.
    After you have copied and pasted the block of text and highlighted the information that you want to use to complete your arguments, you are ready to write your claims. Remember, we are following a policy stock issue paradigm. When you are constructing a case, you will follow harms, inherency, plan, and solvency patterns. So, you must have a harms claim, an inherency claim, a plan of action, and a solvency claim in that order.
    Once you have completed your claims, the block of text with the key information highlighted and bolded, you are ready to insert your citation in the middle of the claim and the block of text. The citation should consist of the author′s name, the author′s credentials (if it helps your argument), date of publication, the publisher, title of the article, and the URL or DOI number. Case #2 6:4 Reaction Assignment – Construct an Advantage to Your Case Assignment: Construct an Advantage for Your Case Overview After completing the Building a Case Using Harms, Inherency, Plan, & Solvency assignment, you are ready to complete your Affirmative Constructive Case by adding an Advantage. You will be required to add an advantage position to the case you completed in Module 700, Sample – Harms, Inherency, Plan, Solvency [add Advantage]-1.docx Download Sample – Harms, Inherency, Plan, Solvency [add Advantage]-1.docx. Please review the lecture and Advantage Sample before you attempt to complete this assignment.
    Instructions: Step One: Conduct your research.
    I recommend reading a couple of articles and looking for particular arguments in the article that would support your uniqueness, internal link, impact, and link. Outline your argument by forming the Claim arguments for each position in your Advantage: uniqueness, internal link, impact, and link. Remember, uniqueness should be a different issue that your HARM argument doesn′t cover. For example, on the education topic, if the HARM is teen pregnancy, the uniqueness claim in the Advantage could not be about teen pregnancy. The internal link discusses what happens in the status quo if the problem in the uniqueness goes unsolved. The impact discusses why whatever you discuss in the internal link is bad.
    The link discusses how passing the PLAN would solve the problem discussed in the uniqueness. Once your claims are complete, add the evidence from the articles.
    Formatted the same way as you see in the examples. Don′t forget to add the author information, highlighting, and bold font.
    Remember, you have to add at least one paragraph. If you get information from two consecutive paragraphs, you must include the entirety of both paragraphs.

  • “The New Jim Crow: A Critical Review of Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness”

    You will write a critical book review of the book (The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander) You will give an overview of the book’s total impression and what the author is trying to accomplish by writing the book. Then you will use specific examples from the text to demonstrate whether or not the author has or has not accomplished their goal. Then you will wrap the paper up reflecting on your reaction to the book. 
    THE ONLY SOURCE BEING USED SHOULD ONLY BE THE BOOK.
    The review will examine the book’s content and methodology. Do not give me a book report. I am asking for an analysis of the information presented by the author. I prefer you avoid quotes unless paraphrasing the information will detract from what the author is saying. If you use ANY source other than the actual text itself, then you must provide a Reference Page and in-text citations. A Cover Page is required. Make sure to have each page numbered. The paper will be in APA format, double-spaced, 12pt font, including a Cover page and in-text citation from the book. 

  • Exploring Theories of Delinquent Behavior and Their Connection to Juvenile Delinquency Part 1: The two theories of delinquent behavior that I have chosen to discuss are Strain Theory and Social Control Theory. Strain Theory

    In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 300 words), and respond to at least 2 peers’ postings (recommended minimum 75 words).
    After you have reviewed the Assignment Details below, click the Launch Discussion Board link under the Assignments tab for this unit to open the Discussion Board and make your post.
    Use these videos for help on how to post to the Discussion Board:
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    Assignment Details
    Part 1: Choose two theories of delinquent behavior from the following:
    Strain Theory
    Social Disorganization Theory
    Drift Theory
    Differential Association Theory
    Labeling Theory
    Social Control Theory
    Positivism and Rational Choice
    Systems Theory and Other Biosocial Theories
    Cognitive Theories of Desistance
    Using the two theories you have chosen, address the following:
    Explain the history of the theory
    Explain how the theory applies to juveniles
    Explain the specific behaviors or attitudes that may be considered normal for the offender’s age per the theorists’ conclusions
    Explain how the behaviors may be normal depending on culture or social status
    Part 2: For the two theories you selected, provide your opinion on why these two theories may be connected to juvenile delinquency.

  • Title: Proposal for Implementing a Community Program to Serve Individuals with Mental Health Needs Involved in the Criminal Justice System in [City/County/State]

    Congratulations! You have a new position at a local non-profit organization. For your first task, you are to apply for one of two [made-up-but-realistic] opportunities below on behalf of your agency: 
    1) The Institute of Mental Health Justice is offering up to $100,000 to evaluate a program that serves individuals with mental health needs involved in the criminal justice system. Identify a state or local program to evaluate and write a program evaluation proposal.  
    2) The Bureau of Mental Health Assistance will pay up to $1 million to implement a community program to effectively serve individuals with mental health needs involved in the criminal justice system. Identify a program to fill a gap in your community and write a program implementation proposal. This should be a new local initiative, not an expansion of an existing local program. 
    Your final paper will be either an evaluation proposal OR a program implementation proposal.   
    The grant proposal outline should demonstrate an initial understanding of the topic specified and serve as a guide to complete the proposal. Provide a high-level outline of your proposal between 1-2 pages (see Examples Download Examples).