Improve understanding of the contemporary field of feminist and queer criminology. Investigate more fully one of the topics introduced in the module.

This exercise provides you with an opportunity to research independently the latest publications on gender, crime, and criminal justice, focusing on feminist criminological research published in the 2000s. The purpose of this assessment is to help you develop your critical reading and writing skills and offer you the chance to get feedback on your progress before your final essay. You will be provided with a list of some of the latest theoretical and empirical research publications in the field and will be asked to choose one study to focus your review on . As part of your review, you will be required to provide a 1,000-1,500-word evaluation, critically discussing the study’s theoretical framework, methodological approach, key findings and their implications for criminological research. To prepare a strong review, you will be expected to draw on other  supplementary material from your module guide, related to the theme of your review publication, which will help you assess the contribution of the research paper you are reviewing . This supplementary material can include required and further readings available on the Moodle weekly reading lists. A full bibliography should be provided at the end of your review. The title of your review should clearly indicate which article you are reviewing.
Purpose
Improve understanding of the contemporary field of feminist and queer criminology.
Investigate more fully one of the topics introduced in the module.
Demonstrate and develop critical reading and writing skills.

How do the police engage in the identification and enforcement of morality? What are the implications of having the police enforce standards of behavior? Do the police, in fact, decide what appropriate moral behavior is?

The police are organized around the enforcement of not only the criminal law but also of moral behavior generally.

How do the police engage in the identification and enforcement of morality? What are the implications of having the police enforce standards of behavior? Do the police, in fact, decide what appropriate moral behavior is?

Discuss their demographics, the characteristics of their offending behaviour and the history of their offending behaviour.

Movie Case Study Essay

The first part of this assessment was written by one of your writers,  was hoping they can do this one too.

Task Description:
Provide a profile of the protagonist.
Discuss their demographics, the characteristics of their offending behaviour and the history of their offending behaviour.
Outline your chosen theory.
Explain the central principles of the theory and briefly examine the literature of the theory .
Outline critiques of the theory.
Apply your theory to the protagonist.
Examine and discuss how your selected theory explains the behaviour of the protagonist
Provide examples to support your argument

Was the drug received favorably or negatively by main stream society? What historical impact has legislation had on the availability of the drug ?

The occurrence, use and abuse of drugs in our society are evolving issues.  Several other states have decriminalized possession of small quantity . In many other states, as well as in federal law, the possession of marijuana is still a criminal offense. The wide range of views in our society, especially in light of the differing governmental stances, adds additional confusion and inconsistency to this issue.

The current change in attitude toward marijuana from negative to semi-positive is not a new phenomenon in our country. The reputation and enforcement stance on many other drugs has changes from acceptable to unacceptable or the reverse.

Using this week’s reading assignments as your source material, choose one of these drugs and describe the following:

How did the drug initially arrive in the United States?
Was the drug received favorably or negatively by main stream society?
What historical impact has legislation had on the availability of the drug ?

 

Are there needs for new criminalistics technologies for massive tragedies? If so, outline the needs and provide suggestions. If not, why not?

Forensics

Delineate the history of fingerprinting and reveal the three fundamental principles of fingerprints as characteristic of all fingerprints.

The Combined DNA Index System is a software program to match other crime scene evidence of known convicted offenders. Outline how CODIS is used in law enforcement.

Given the consequences of the September 11, 2001 attack, are there needs for new criminalistics technologies for massive tragedies? If so, outline the needs and provide suggestions. If not, why not?

Apply these important considerations to situations where children and young people’s circumstances and experiences cause them to be subject to youth justice interventions.

The objectives of the unit are to develop students’ awareness and knowledge of:
how children and young people are perceived and treated by the youth justice system in England and Wales theoretical, policy and professional approaches to the needs and rights of children and young people involved in offending behaviour
international differences in the ways in which children are perceived and treated by criminal legislation.

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
Identify the needs and rights of children and young people involved in offending behaviour.
Apply these important considerations to situations where children and young people’s circumstances and experiences cause them to be subject to youth justice interventions
Critically assess policy and professional responses to working with children involved in the youth justice system
synthesise different theoretical, policy and professional approaches to youth offending
Critically evaluate cross-national differences and similarities in perceptions of and the treatment of children within youth justice systems.

Explain the importance of the adversary system. What safeguards are provided by the adversary system?

Answer the following questions:

1. Do you believe Victims of Crimes should be allowed to address the Court? Why? When do you believe it is best to allow them to speak?

2. The law recognizes certain defenses to crime. In those cases, even when an individual has committed the guilty act of an offense, they are not guilty of the crime charged. Why shouldn’t those who commit the guilty act always be held accountable for their actions?

3. Explain the importance of the adversary system. What safeguards are provided by the adversary system?

4. Should prosecution for a crime in both state and federal courts be prohibited by the double jeopardy clause?

5. What are the differences between state high courts that have intermediate courts of appeals and those that do not? Why would a state not have an intermediate court of appeals? Is there a difference in the likelihood of an appeal being heard?