What are conflict theories of crime? How did they evolve from Karl Marx?

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”?

  Discuss the different types of surveillance, and the legal issues related to surveillance

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 some of the advantages and disadvantages of using video recorders?

Describe why an officer may choose to use a video recorder at the scene. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using video recorders? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Explain your answer.

major types of nonreactive method

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 method ( field research, secondary analysis, and content analysis). Using these research methods, subjects can be studied through the following: homicide rates, physical trace analysis, artifacts statistics from existing criminology, use of existing records and simple and disguised observation (Kraska & Neuman, 2011). The logic and thinking are that by collecting existing information or covertly observing an event avoids the problem of data being corrupted by reactive research effects. This thinking is similar to The Hawthorne Effect that was discussed in chapter 7. The Hawthorne Effect describes how a research participant can change their behavior because of their role as a research participant. If an unnatural change in behavior occurs, researchers are no longer measuring a natural reaction to what is being studied. Researchers therefore cannot contend that it was the study components alone that influenced the behavior of the study participants.

 Explain the rationale behind racial profiling

Explain the rationale behind racial profiling. Your answer should explain the strengths and weaknesses of the prevailing arguments for and against racial profiling.

Discuss why racial and ethnic minorities tend to have less confidence in the police than Whites. 

Discuss why racial and ethnic minorities tend to have less confidence in the police than Whites.

What is the difference between standard and special conditions of probation? 

What is the difference between standard and special conditions of probation?  List five standard conditions of probation.

Discuss the legitimacy of the international criminal court

Identify and discuss where international tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda acquire their legitimacy. Also discuss the legitimacy of the international criminal court.

Identify and discuss where international tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda acquire their legitimacy

Identify and discuss where international tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda acquire their legitimacy. Also discuss the legitimacy of the international criminal court.

Identify and discuss one characteristic of the Chinese court system

Identify and discuss one characteristic of the Chinese court system that makes it unique in comparison to other non-Socialist countries. Could this characteristic be implemented in the US? Why or why not?