SOCW 6135

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Bartol, C. R., & Bartol, A. (2017). Criminal behavior: A psychological approach. (11th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Chapter 1, “Introduction to Criminal Behavior” (pp. 1–26)
Chapter 2, “Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors” (pp. 28–56)

Bureau of Justice Statistics. (2013a). Retrieved from http://www.bjs.gov/

Federal Bureau of Investigation. (n.d.). Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Retrieved November 27, 2019,  from https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr

Lundman, R. J., & Kaufman, R. L. (2003). Driving while black: Effects of race, ethnicity, and gender on citizen self reports of traffic stops and police actions. Criminology, 41(1), 195–220.

Document: Final Project Guidelines (PDF)

Bartol, C. R., & Bartol, A. (2017). Criminal behavior: A psychological approach (11th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Chapter 3, “Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors” (pp. 59-81)

Burkhead, M. D. (2006). The search for the causes of crime: A history of theory in criminology. Jefferson, NC: McFarland. (click underlined link above for access)
From The Search for the Causes of Crime: A History of Theory in Criminology © 2006 Michael Dow Burkhead by permission of McFarland & Company, Inc., Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640. www.mcfarlandpub.com
Chapter 1, “Setting the Stage” (pp. 9–35)
Review the case scenario about Gary F. (pp. 23–27)

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Heilbrun, K., Marczyk, G. R., & DeMatteo, D. (2002). Forensic mental health assessment: A casebook. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Bartol, C. R., & Bartol, A. (2017). Criminal behavior: A psychological approach (11th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Chapter 11, “Psychology of Terrorism” (pp. 323-346)
Chapter 14, “Burglary, Home Invasions, Thefts, and “White-Collar” Offenses” (pp. 417-420, 427-435)
Chapter 15, “Violent Economic Crime and Crimes of Intimidation” (pp. 437-465)

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2014f). Types of offenders III [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Dr. Scott Duncan discusses the similarities and differences among offender groups. Think about the characteristics of these types of offenders.

Note:  The approximate length of this media piece is 9 minutes.

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