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Respond to the following: Answer the 2 discussion question. Include at least 1 reference.

A good response to a written question should combine your personal experiences with theory to support your work. Be thoughtful and insightful and it must demonstrate critical thinking and analysis. A good response to the question should be about 3-4 paragraphs, and address all of the issues that are raised. (Introduction, body and conclusion.) Thank you. When answering discussion questions use an example in your answer. These examples can be from your own experience or from something you've read in the news, on the internet, or from any other credible source

M1D1: Crime Control Model Versus Due Process Model

Some criminologists believe that we should focus more on crime control, while others emphasize the importance of preserving and maintaining robust due process rights of individuals. It may not be possible to balance these perspectives, but it is clear that each perspective is affected by societal context and public perception of crime and the effectiveness of our public policies in deterring and controlling crime.

1. Which model do you think contemporary American society prefers? Explain why

M1D2: Four New Sociological Trends Affecting Crime in America

Although it may seem like a thing of the past when crime dominated the news headlines with riots, cities burning, drug wars, and escalating homicide rates, in recent times some have felt that those problems are over; however, according to the “Third Way Report,” four new and growing sociological trends are now emerging at an alarming rate, threatening the safety and welfare of all Americans.

Read: A Third Way Report -- The Impending Crime Wave: Four Dangerous New Trends and How to Stop Them. [PDF file size 575 KB]

Also read the BJS Special Report: Effects of NIBRS on Crime Statistics . [PDF file size 141 KB]

2. Are dangerous societal trends being captured in UCR/NIBRS or NCVS programs? Explain why or why not.

Respond to the following: Answer the

discussion

question

. Include at

least

reference.

A good response to a written question should combine your personal experiences with theory to

support your work

thoughtful

and

insightful

and

must

demonstrate

critical

thinking

and

analysis.

A good response to the question should be about 3

4 paragraphs, and address all of the

issues that are raised.

(Introduction, body and conclusion.

) Thank you.

When

answe

ring

discussion questions use an example in your answer. These examples can be from your own

experience or from something you've read in the news, on the internet, or from any other credible

source

M1D1: Crime Control Model Versus Due Process Model

Some criminologists believe that we should focus more

on crime control, while others emphasize

the importance of preserving and maintaining robust due process rights of individuals. It may not

be possible to balance these perspectives, but it is clear that each perspective is affected by

societal context and

public perception of crime and the effectiveness of our public policies in

deterring and controlling crime.

Which model do you think contemporary American society prefers? Explain why

M1D2: Four New Soci

ological Trends Affecting Crime in America

Although it may seem like a thing of the past when crime dominated the news headlines with

riots, cities burning, drug wars, and escalating homicide rates, in recent times some have felt that

those problems are ov

er; however, according to the “Third Way Report,” four new and growing

sociological trends are now emerging at an alarming rate, threatening the safety and welfare of

all Americans.

Read: A

Third Way Report

The Impending Crime Wave: Four Dangerous New Trends and

How to Stop

Them

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file size 575

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