Category: Crime
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Seventh Day Adventists Fight Crime in Jamaica
Table of Contents Introduction Trends in Crime The Christian perspective on personal security Practical steps towards enhancing personal security in society Conclusion References Introduction Violent crime is a serious challenge in Jamaica. Robberies, rapes, murders, and assaults do not just lead to economic costs but may result in the loss of lives and severe emotional…
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Internationalism: The Issue of Transitional Crime
Introduction Transnational crimes can be seen to affect the democracy of a nation and the economic growth of that country in that it affects the trade of that country by draining the available assets of that country and hence as a result, transnational crimes should be discouraged. Also, transitional crimes affect the security of that…
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Community Policing: The Alternative Solution to Youth Crime
Table of Contents Traditional Forms of Policing Community Policing Conclusion References In the 21st century Americans are becoming more aware that traditional means of policing the streets and communities of cities are no longer effective. It is hard to ignore the increasing crime rate. There is marked concern for youth crimes wherein juveniles are involved…
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Presidential Powers: Official Pardon for Crime Granting
Table of Contents Introduction The views on an official pardon for crime granting Executive legislation Conclusion List of References Introduction Presidential powers are the authorities within the executive arm of the government vested in the president during his four-year term in office that is applied in discharging the powers and duties of his office. The…
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Theories of Crime in Forensic Psychology
The phenomenon of forensic psychology has always been an ambivalent notion in terms of its interpretation. According to the researchers, the primary idea behind this branch of criminology was to investigate the insane behavior of offenders, which concerns some severe cases of mental disorders and psychopathy (McLaughlin & Muncie, 2019). However, over the years, such…
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Relationship Between Poverty and Crime
The psychology and root causes of global crime are not yet fully explored and are at the centre of a heated debate. Some people believe that poverty incites and is to blame for the majority of casual crimes, others argue that the problem lies within deeper institutional and class inequalities. This paper will consider both…
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Juvenile Crime: Punishment of Juvenile Crime
Table of Contents Introduction Juvenile Crimes Punishment of Juvenile Crime Reasons why minors should not be treated like adults in courts Conclusion References Introduction There has been a considerable rise in juvenile crime arrests and this is causing alarm to parents and the society at large. Sadly, parents no longer have control over their own…
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Psychoanalytic and Social Learning Theories Explaining Crime
Among the theories explaining the causes of delinquent youth, two are especially important: social learning theory and psychoanalytic theory. According to social learning theory, human behavior is influenced by several factors, including the environment, the habits of the childs parents, the friends people spend time with, and the level of wealth in the family. However,…
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Organized Crime: Russian Mafia vs. Italian Mafia
Table of Contents Russian Mafia vs Italian Mafia: Introduction Italian Mafia vs Russian Mafia: Comparison Russian vs Italian Mafia: Conclusion References Russian Mafia vs Italian Mafia: Introduction Organized crime groups exist in many countries, but the most powerful groups are Russian and Italian mafia. There is a great difference between origins and predispositions of the…
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How Technology Advances Influences Crime Rates?
In the last few decades, the world has embraced rise of many technological changes in almost all aspects of life. Many benefits have come up due to these developments as well as endangerment of peoples lives. The internet, cell phones, and ATM machines are some of the new technologies that have graced the new century.…