Nonreactive research methods are a way of collecting data in such a way that the person/persons being studied do not know they are being studied. There are three major types of nonreactive methodss ( field research, secondary analysis, and content analysis). Using these research methods, subjects can be studied through the following: homicide rates, physical […]
Discuss the different types of surveillance and the legal issues related to surveillance. Define the purpose, effectiveness, and advances in this field. What is the difference between loose and close surveillance?
What are conflict theories of crime? How did they evolve from Karl Marx? What aspects of conflict theory specifically allow those who are wealthy to maintain their wealth? What aspects of conflict theory specifically target those who are not wealthy and contribute to the phrase “the poor get prison”?
Explain intersectionality theory and its relation to the Jeffrey Dahmer case. List your references
Discuss the features that are offered by GIS systems such as ArcGIS, Hunchlab, and Maptitude that are used by police in crime mapping. What are the pros and cons, and analyze which vendors could be the most useful to a crime analyst for producing crime analysis products for their clients.
Discuss the economics of people who work in the drug trade, from the source to street delivery, from the people at the very beginning of the process (such as coca leaf pickers) and at the very end (street salespeople) make very little money.
Describe and discuss the rehabilitative programs for female and male offenders. Describe and discuss female versus male offenders’ recidivism.
What constitutional amendments are most often cited by prisoners claiming rights? What claimed rights are associated with each of these amendments?
What is the doctrine of sovereign immunity? To what extent are today’s correctional officers shielded from civil lawsuits brought by inmates?
Explain the benefits and the problems with juveniles having to register as sex offenders
