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Criminology

Unit 4 Discussion

Reflective Summary: Review and reflect on the course so far. Based on what you have learned so far in this course, write at least 400–600 words on the following:

• Assuming that males are more violent than females; does that mean crime has a biological rather than a social basis (because males and females share a similar environment)? Would you classify this as an individual or a societal issue? Explain.
• Give examples of theories of criminology that might explain gender differences in why certain crimes are committed. Select an example of two or three crimes to respond to this question.

Unit 4 Individual Project

Who is to blame, the individual or society?

James T. Johnson is a 24-year-old construction worker who lives at home with his mother. During the week, he goes to work on time, does his work, and comes home. Occasionally, he will go out with a group of coworkers on a Friday evening. He has one other secret. He burglarizes homes and garages in the neighboring communities, selling what he steals via the internet or at pawn shops two counties over.

This past weekend, he was arrested during a burglary when he entered a home where the home owner was present. His mother had to mortgage her home to bail him out of jail. While driving him home, she started to berate him, stating that he has ended up “just like his father, a criminal” and that she will probably end up dying early due to the stress of having a criminal son.

James was angry and blurted out that it was her fault, that this was the only life he knew because his father never taught him anything worthwhile. He said that his mother and father fought all the time, and the main subject of the their fights was his constant drinking.

Assignment Guidelines

• Using the scenario above, address the following in 3 pages:
  • Do you think James learned his behavior from his father? Explain your reasoning.
  • Could there have been other contributing factors that would have an effect on the problem? Explain.
  • Do you think that if James were removed from his home as a juvenile, he would have become a burglar?
  • Are the statements from James about responsibility only used to shift blame? Why or why not?
  • Research reaction formation, and apply this theory to James’s situation. ?
    • How is this related to strain theory? Explain. ?
    • How is this related to subculture perspective? Explain.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Unit 5 Individual Project

In Week 4, you found out the following:

James T. Johnson is a 24-year-old construction worker who lives at home with his mother. During the week, he goes to work on time, does his work, and comes home. Occasionally, he will go out with a group of coworkers on a Friday evening. He has one other secret. He burglarizes homes and garages in the neighboring communities, selling what he steals via the internet or at pawn shops two counties over.

This past weekend, he was arrested during a burglary when he entered a home where the home owner was present. His mother had to mortgage her home to bail him out of jail. While driving him home, she started to berate him, stating that he has ended up “just like his father, a criminal” and that she will probably end up dying early due to the stress of having a criminal son.

James was angry and blurted out that it was her fault, that this was the only life he knew because his father never taught him anything worthwhile. He said that his mother and father fought all the time, and the main subject of their fights was his constant drinking.

What James did not know was that his father came from a physically and emotionally abusive family. Though he constantly drank and fought with James’ mother, he tried not to direct this abuse at James. The result of his attempts to shield James was to ignore James almost entirely. His attempt not to abuse James led to his neglect of James. While James was a pre-teen and teen, his parents rarely knew what James was doing or who he was with. As such, James learned how to “fly below the radar” and avoid getting in trouble, while getting away with many antics that could have had him labeled as a juvenile delinquent.

• Now that James has more insight into his father’s behavior, apply 1 psychological theory and 1 sociological theory to this scenario.
• Explain the concepts in your 1 psychological theory, and explain the concepts in your 1 sociological theory.
• Relate both theories to James’s father and why he reacted in this manner to James.
• Explain how the theories that you chose can have an effect on future generations.

Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Juvenile Delinquency

Unit 4 Discussion Board

You will create an outline that will ultimately be turned into an essay for the Unit 4 Individual Project. The discussion board will be the outline of your project; it should include coverage of the Colonial Period with regard to how juveniles were treated, the process juveniles went through for delinquent behaviors, and punishments. The outline will also include the same coverage for the modern day system. Lastly each period will provide quick points regarding theories. The outline for the discussion does not have to be an essay but it also needs more than just restating the Individual Project objectives.

Unit 4 Individual Project

In the year 2100, there was a young man named Jim who could travel through time. This young man has had serious infractions with the juvenile justice system. He has decided to travel back through time to start his life over.

He has a choice of two time periods. One is during the colonial period of America, and the other is during the early 21st century. Knowing Jim’s propensity for finding trouble, what would happen to him if he committed the crime of breaking and entering with the aggravating circumstances of assault during the colonial period? What would happen to him if he committed the same crime in the 21st century? This assignment will cover the history of the juvenile justice system, juvenile courts, and corrections, as well as theories that would be related to Jim and treatment options during both periods of time.

Assignment Guidelines

• Address the following in 900–1,200 words:
  • What would happen to him if he committed the crime of breaking and entering with the aggravating circumstances of assault during the colonial period? Explain in detail.
    • List the punishments and the reasons for why they are given.
    • List any theories that may be relevant to the topic.
  • What would happen to him if he committed the same crime in the 21st century? Explain in detail.
    • List the punishments and the reasons for why they are given.
    • List any theories that may be relevant to the topic.
  • Explain the procedure of the criminal justice system during both periods of time.
  • Will diversion be relevant during both periods of time? Will there be preventive options during both periods of time?
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Unit 5 Individual Project

Jim, from the Phase 4 Key Assignment, has decided to stay in the 21st century. He has not been able to stay out of trouble and has broken into 2 homes and stolen the following items:

• The keys to a new car
• Five hundred dollars in cash
• An expensive watch

Again, he has come to the attention of the juvenile justice system. In this court, there are 2 opposing factors. The first factor depends upon a purely psychological view. The second factor depends upon a purely sociological view. These 2 factors will argue in court why he fits their reasoning of why he committed the crime.

Assignment Guidelines

• Based on instructor feedback and peer review, revise your Phase 4 Key Assignment accordingly.
• Next, add to your Key Assignment by addressing the following questions in 500–750 words:
  • Which psychological theory best explains Jim’s behavior? Discuss in detail, your reasons for this choice. Discuss the type of treatments Jim may receive for this particular theory.
  • Which sociological theory best explains Jim’s behavior? Discuss in detail, your reasons for this choice. Discuss the type of treatments Jim may receive for this particular theory.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.