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HUD Humanity Under DistressWhy public housing is still infested with crime and increasing government spending.- Economic Stratification in America, and Its Effects on Criminal ActivityThis article is intended to provide the reader with insight into how economic stratification in America affects criminal activity.
- The Relationship Between Age and CrimeA research paper that discusses the amount of crime committed by delinquents in relationship to their age. Contributing factors, social ecology, differential association, race, and education levels are all discussed.
- The City of Webster: A Gateway to Prosperity or Crime?A brief analysis into the City of Webster's future mixed use development plans and the effects of criminal activity correlated to those additional mixed use developments on single family residence neighborhoods.
- Reasons for More Crime in Large Areas: White Flight and ImmigrationThis article explorers the reasons as to why there is more crime in larger populated areas.
- Difference Between High-Tech Crime and Traditional Forms of Criminal ActivityA comparison of four types of high-tech crimes to their closet form of traditional criminal activity.
- UCR/NIBRS vs. NCVS - Analyzing Criminal DataTwo principal methodologies used to collect and analyze criminal data.
- Random Preventive Police PatrolAn article evaluating the effectiveness of random preventive patrol.
- Natural Crime vs. Legal CrimeA fine line exists between what is considered immoral and what is considered illegal and many moral views are used to shape the law. The paper provides an analysis on the difference between natural crime and illegal crime.
- Three Main Sociological Theories of CrimeThere are many theories that can be used to address criminal behavior. However, this article will discuss the three main theories of crime.
- Causes of Juvenile Delinquency and Adult Criminal ActivityPsychological issues, physical environment, as well as family structure and relationships are significant risk factors in determining an individual's propensity for this delinquency and the pattern of criminal behavior.
- An Overview of the Chicago School Theories of CriminologyThe Chicago School fundamentally changed sociological thought and its theories still hold clout today.
Three Ways the Government Encourages Criminal ActivitySometimes it seems as if the police do more to encourage criminal activity than fight it. Here are three ways that the laws may actually contribute to the crimes they are intended to prevent...
Organized Cyber Crime: It's Here to StayCrime syndicates are making use of advanced technology in order to commit their crimes, and are targeting students with technical expertise to help them in their activities.- Compare and Contrast Victimology TheoriesVictimology theories comparison
Crime - You Are Not ExemptIf you talk to crime experts and police officers they will tell you that crime rates in certain areas fluctuate.- Individual Level Theories as a Method of Explaining Individual Differences in Crime RatesExamines individual level theories of crime that explain why some individuals engage in criminal acts while others do not.
12 Ways to Prevent Crime at HomeMany crimes could be prevented with a little forethought and care. People can live safer lives by following some basic crime-prevention strategies.- Analyzing CrimeCrime analysis is useful to those who investigate and solve crimes. From the early days when pin maps were used to track crime trends to the invention of the latest technology, criminal analysis continues to be an integral part of police work.
- Theater Review: Beth Henley's Crime's of the HeartA review of the play Crimes of the Heard by Beth Henley
- Real Human Crimes of PassionCrimes of passion and passionate crimes are not necessarily the same thing. The difference is more substantial than simply the order of the words.
Sheriffs Arpaio and Dupnik: Two Sides of Arizona JusticeArizona justice has two distinct views, punitive and rehabilitative, reflecting an America divided on how to treat crime. These views are represented by two sheriffs, Arpaio and Dupnik, one an advocate of harsh punishment, the other rehabilitation.
RICO--The Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization ActCongress Passed the RICO act to help fight organized crime, but they are prosecuting more ordinary businesses under the act than gangsters. This is an overview of the act and its implications.- Watch YourselfCrime is everywhere
- Support Safety in Duboce Triangle with Your DonationsDonate to CCOP and support safety in Duboce Triangle and the Castro.
- The Tolerance of CrimeMy view on crime, and why it should not be tolerated in any way, form, or fashion.
Getting Away with CrimeAn article written by a criminal mastermind who has never been caught or even suspected of the many crimes he has committed. Specializing in money heists, this crook has made a great living. Read how.- Explanation of CrimeThe three elements of crime and explanations.
Using EvidenceEvidence has many uses in a criminal case but when they are stripped to their bones there are two basic purposes for evidence. Reconstructive and Associative
Poor Education is Responsible for a Number of Social IssuesThe education system in the US is failing, and it's showing in our society. People rally against the problems of American society, but no one's doing the one thing that could change it: improving the education system.
The Violent Rape of a ChildThe evidence has been presented. Those responsible for enforcing the law and preventing future crimes have been repeatedly notified. The regulators at the CFTC are well aware of this activity.- Why Geographic Profiling Can Be UsefulWhy Geographic profiling can be useful in the capture of suspects.
Is He Truly Sorry?A judge in Indiana ordered a punishment to fit the crime - the criminal had to parade on Main Street with a sign confessing his actions and publicly apologizing to his victim. Is this a good thing?- Crime Does PayAn opinion on crime.
- Arson Crimes Committed to Conceal Other CrimePaula Sladewski was burned in a trash bin in Miami during the evening hours of a weekend, a typical time frame for a revenge arsonist. But some arson crimes are committed to mask other crimes like murder. Which type of arsonist committed Paula's burning?
- Children and CrimeToday we struggle to find a way to deter juvenile crime and keep our focus on rehabilitation. See research on the programs aimed specifically on intervention and prevention.
- Crime and Fear - an Analysis into the Impacts of the "Fear of Crime" in SocietyEssay that looks into what the fear of crime is in modern society and how this fear influences and, to some degree, even operates the actions of individuals and the community to minimize risk of victimization.
- Taking Back Your Neighborhood:Just got robbed? Get proactive and catch the criminal. Even if you haven't been robbed, try this and see how honest your neighbors are.
- Crime and EnvironmentThis article examines the effects of environment upon crime and criminal tendencies.
