Criminal Justice

Directions: Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages. All essays will be put through a plagiarism program to verify writing is original subject matter and content.

Part A

1.      Describe the basis of feminist criminology.

2.      Do you believe that this philosophy explains the cause of criminal behavior in women? Provide one (1) supporting fact to justify your position.

Part B

1.      The victims’ rights movement grew out of the dissatisfaction of victims with the passive role, neglect, and minimization of harm they suffered.  Describe three (3) costs and effects of victimization.

2.      There are numerous theories that attempt to explain victimization.  Select one (1) perspective you feel is most accurate, explain why, and provide two (2) supporting facts.