Samuel has peers who have a positive and pro-social influence and peers who have a negative, delinquent influence with whom he has been associating for about two years. Samuel currently spends three to seven hours of free time per week with negatively influencing peers. Ms. Ratcliff previously reported Samuel spent time with a male cousin, who was about his age, and who provided a positive influence. Unfortunately, that cousin was the victim in one of the current charges before the court. As a result of Samuel’s criminal behavior in that matter, the relationship with the cousin no longer exists. Ms. Ratcliff does not know Samuel friends. She advised Samuel does not bring his friends home, which leads her to assume this is because she would …show more content…
Ratcliff does not believe the neighborhood has had any particular negative effect on Samuel’s behavior. She feels his peer associations have more to do with the problems he has experienced than the neighborhood. Samuel does not feel the neighborhood has had any negative effect on his behavior. This officer believes any negative influence would be a matter of personal choice. Ms. Ratcliff stated she knows that Samuel has experimented and used alcohol and marijuana, but that she does not know to what extent. Samuel reported he has used both alcohol and marijuana, but not in the last three months. He stated he last used marijuana in February 2017, and he stated he does not remember when he last used alcohol. Samuel reported he first consumed alcohol at the age of 14, and he stated he smoked marijuana for the first time at the age of 12. He stated he smoked marijuana “once every few months,” when he was using. He was not under the influence of alcohol or other substances at the time of the current offense before the court. Samuel has never participated in treatment or had an assessment for alcohol or other drug use. Both Samuel and Ms. Ratcliff denied that there has been any particular impact from his use of drugs or
Toms patterns of his criminal behavior began when his family moving to a lower class area in Edmonton, they were poor family and his mom was unemployment because she was physically unable to work, his brother left the house when they moved to Edmonton because he did not like it, Toms father currently in jail and Tom did not see him since he was two years old, at the age of 15 Tom joined his brother to sale drugs and make easy money, at the age of 16 Tom was arrested by Edmonton police for selling drugs and theft, Tom dropped out of high school when he was 17, he didn’t not fit, he was bad and his mom could no longer control him, he went to live with his brother, who is selling drugs, ad knowing as drug house, by the age of 18 Tom had already
There are indications that Brian emulates his delinquent peers to a degree that is worrisome, but he only sometimes goes along with their negative influences. He reports he steals for his friends to maintain their allegiance. Brian is helped by the positive influence of people with whom he has good relationships. Brian maintains contact with some peers who are responsible and goal-focused and has a best friend who is supportive and a positive influence. He has four positive prosocial adult relationships in the community. There is no reported gang involvement or past association. Brian is currently not involved in any prosocial community organizations or activities. However, he and his family do attend church on occasion. Ms. Ferguson indicates her neighborhood has no impact on Brian’s behavior. This officer is familiar with the area the family resides in and feels that any negative neighborhood impact would be a matter of personal choice.
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” - Ed Catlett. The story named, “A Wrinkle in Time,” is about a girl named Meg, who is a little different and unique compared to everyone else. Her father gets lost in the universe while trying to prove a method called “tessering.” And she goes out to find him and bring him home using some friends. This story is more powerful when seen in the movie format because you see and understand how and why she felt bad about herself more than the book, what she went through to save her father, and also many differences between the two making the movie better.
There are indications that Samkisha does not emulate her delinquent peers, and she only sometimes goes along with their negative influences. She reported she would use marijuana on the weekends when she was with her friends. Samkisha maintains contact with some peers who are responsible and goal-focused, emulates older adolescents in school and/or work and has a best friend who is supportive and a positive influence. She stated her best friend is Ashante’ who is 18 years of age. She reported she has been friends with Ashante’ for approximately 5 years. Samkisha reported she is not involved in any pro-social community organizations nor does she want to be involved in any at this
BTEC Level 3 Applied Science Unit 34: criminal psychology Explain how psychological perspectives have been used to explain criminal behaviour Biological theory Biological theory advances the evolution and cognition with an emphasis on the conceptual integration afforded by evolution. Biological theories: Biological perspective is relevant to the study of the psychology in three ways: comparative method: Many species can be studied and be compared. This can help them in search of human behaviour. physiology: The nervous system and hormones work, how the brain functions and how the structure can affect criminal behaviour.
Christopher is a six-year-old Caucasian male who attended the intake assessment with his mother. Due to concerns with his behavior, Christopher’s mother referred him to Children’s Advocacy Network. The mother reported that Christopher currently exhibits “physical aggression” towards other children. The mother explained that Christopher has difficulty communicating with others, which causes him to become “frustrated’. The mother reported that Christopher presents behavior in “all settings”. Christopher’s behavior reportedly manifest as “defiant”, “oppositional”, “temper tantrums”, “anger outbursts”, as well as “deliberately annoying”. The mother expressed concerns with Christopher’s reactions when attending a medical office. The mother reported
Zion first became involved in the justice system at age 14. His legal history includes two intake contacts. Zion has had an intake contact for a felony offense. None of the intake contacts was for felony offenses against another person. He has no history of escape. He has had three juvenile detention confinements. On May 18, 2017, Zion was released from detention to the custody of his guardian and was ordered on electronic monitoring.
On January 25, 2016 at approximately 1556hrs Metropolitan Police Department School Resource Officers were in the 4200 B/O Minnesota Ave NE when they heard several gunshots in the area of Minnesota Ave and Grant Street NE. Officers located a Nigel Outler (C-1) at Minnesota Ave Metro Station suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. A second person Keyshawn Lawson(C-2) later walked back to the Minnesota Ave Metro Station suffering from a gunshot wound to the left wrist. The Sixth District Detectives Office responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Since the Department of Justice is the largest law firm in the nation, it serves as counsel for its citizens. The key role in which the Department of Justice has is that it serves in the protection against criminals and subversion in ensuring healthy competition of business in our free enterprise system, in safeguarding the consumer, and in enforcing drug, immigration, and naturalization laws. In identifying the major functions of the four agencies within the Department of Justice, I will give insights on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the United States Marshals (U.S. Marshals).
Humans are complicated creatures. I proclaim that we are innately curious about everything. What, why, how, when are questions that constantly circulate in our minds. These questions then encourage us, naturally, to search for the answers. This is true in the area of crime and criminal behavior as well. Criminological theory attempts to describe why and how crime transpires by studying the countless social factors that influence someone to commit crimes. These theories are then supposed to explain both the understandings and roots of crime. Abstract outlooks offer an image of what something is and the best way of addressing that particular subject. In this section of the course we have explored different author’s sociological perspectives in the realm of theory. Each aim to explain why people engage in crime, but I will focus my attention on anomie/strain theories. First, I will provide a short summary of Merton’s anomie theory, Messner and Rosenfeld’s institutional-anomie theory and Agnew’s general strain theory. Next, I will take some time to highlight the strength or usefulness of the theories, with some critique, but mostly focusing on the positive value. Lastly, I will use the biological example of William Freeman and explain how the strain theory is directly relational.
One of my favorite shows on T.V is “Criminal Minds,” show stories of the existence of the FBI’S Behavioral Analysis Units and how expert profilers work with the FBI to search and capture rapists, serial killers that terrorize society. However, after watching a number of episodes, one can’t help but question or wonders if what they watching are real. In the real world, every day in the United State law enforcement officers is called to respond to horrify murder scenes. What is the mission of the Behavior Analysis Units? “The mission of the Behavioral Analysis Units (BAU) is to provide operational support for difficult and time-sensitive cases and other matters through the application of investigative case experience, education, specialized
As a future attorney, I feel I have the obligation to take heed of the issues that not only lead my client to the criminal justice system but also what will affect my client while he is in the criminal justice system and afterward. As a future city and regional planner and policymaker, I have the obligation to not only address the issues impeding the community but also establish effective solutions.
Being involved in my internship with the Allen County Coroner’s Office has really opened my eyes to the variety of career choices that are available in the criminal justice system. The location of our building and the nature of our work makes it easy for me to interact with other departments. For example, I have gotten to see how the fingerprint lab operates and what they do daily; I have seen the wide array of activities and duties that crime scene does for the city; and I have experienced what it would be like in a more medically based forensic occupation such as a pathologist.
Cultures across the world differ in just about everything. Why would leadership be any different? While listening to Sayaka Isoda, from Japan, and Ali Al-Tameemi, from Iraq, I saw just how different their countries were from the United States. These differences led to differences in leadership between the three countries.
The Growing Trend of Law Enforcement Organizations Utilizing Online Social Media and Social Networking Services to Build Intelligence