Crime Prevention Criminal Justice

FIRST DISCUSSION WRITTEN BY STUDENT

"The simplest definition of crime is any act or behavior that violates the criminal law." (Robinson, 2013) This is one of the key ideas and points when it comes to crime. Too often we have our own opinions and thoughts of what is a crime. One thing might seem like a crime to one person but not to another. Well, the truth is, if there isn't a law being broken, then there is no crime being done. One type of crime that seems to plaguing tabloids and the news often is murder, and more so in the first degree. First degree murder is a crime that is premeditated and planned out. It may or not be something methodical, but has intent and is something that has been set out by the criminal that will get done. Some important types of factors that go into these types of crime vary, however there are some that are prevalent in all. One of the factors is childhood influences and environmental stigmas as a kid. Most murderers had a rough upbringing or encountered some experience early on that triggered the outlandish behavior. Another is personality order. Almost all murderers suffer from some kind of personality disorder, resulting from their adolescence stage in life. Lastly, would be a lack of support or an out. Someone or something to take their focus and attention from the evil in their minds. It is quite impossible to pinpoint exactly what would prevent an act of murder from begin committed, but there is hope. Everyone varies in personality and mental make up, but starting with childhood, some type of awareness program would help. This type of awareness would allow youth to recognize and be aware of the things that lead to criminal acts such as murder. In addition, I think its important that the parents get involved too, seeing as they are a hug influence and play a very large role int he development of their kid. To tie into the awareness part, a program aimed at identifying and helping individuals who show the traits of a notorious criminal would aid as well. Too many times I feel as though nothing gets said or done. It shows in the new as well, as many times the friends and family of a murder suspect often say that they never saw it coming. That these individuals were quiet, kept to themselves, were good students. News flash, those are signs of someone who is anti-social or perhaps ultimately a psychopath. Last, a good support system.program where one could go for help, completely unbiased and fearless of any kind of consequence. We are all too quick to judge sometimes, myself included, and so is society as a whole. As far as funding for programs as such, I think it would be difficult to back financially. Mostly because there are some programs out there that say or attempt to do these things, but fail. The fail because they have the wrong people in those positions or people who solely care about other things then those they are to help.

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SECOND DISCUSSION A STUDENT WROTE

Crime is defined as “Any act or behavior that violates the criminal law. In other words, crime is the term used to describe illegal behaviors.” (Robinson, M., 2013)

Aggravated assault is a growing to become more and more of a problem in today’s world. Our text defines aggravated assault as “The unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury.” (Robinson, M., 2013)

Gangs, impulsive personalities and bullying are three factors that lead to aggravated assault.

How can we reduce aggravated assaults from occurring and will it be successful? Awareness is the key to reducing any problem. Removing yourself from a dangerous situation when possible can reduce the risk of becoming a victim. Trying to keep an outraged person calm can also help reduce an incident from happening. When you are directly involved with offender, keep calm if you are in public run if not remember to follow the offenders commands so they will leave and then call the police. By listening to the offender you will be more likely to decrease the offender’s anger and attack. After the police are notified they can follow the proper steps and ensure justice is paid. By the police patrolling high crime rate areas attackers will be intimidated and less likely to attack. Having dark areas well lit will uncover the criminal’s disguise of darkness and take away their hiding areas. Another important key to reduction in assaults would be to report incidents to the police immediately.

The solutions I have mentioned are cost effective. Bringing awareness to the community does not cost much at all. The use of media or even a community awareness class to allow the citizens to become aware that there is a possible criminal in the local area would be cost efficient. Besides, bringing awareness would be cheaper than the resources used during an investigation after an attack. Police patrol in any given area may increase costs to the police station but since police are being paid to patrol anyway, they can easily extend their area of patrol. Although the initial cost of street lights would be higher than the other solutions, it would prove to be the most cost efficient in the long run.

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