Investigating The Behavior Of An Offender Within The Criminal Justice System
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What causes Crime? This question is one that has been asked many times resulting in many different answers each more diverse than the other. One would think the question would be seemingly easy to answer, however that would be incorrect. There are various theories that have developed over time which begins to explain possible reasons why some make the choice to commit crime and others do not. The subject of predicting and preventing crime is a complicated one and has been intensely analyzed now for some time.
Theories are part of a process that analyze and address the creation of laws, the violating of laws, and the enforcing of laws. Theories attempt to explain the behavior of an offender within the criminal justice system as well as…show more content… The biological approach believes us to be a result of our genetics and physiology.
Social structure, as it relates to Criminal offenders, is the theory that asks the question of “why” individuals in today’s society commit criminal acts. The social structure theory presumes that individuals falling within the lower class and facing economic hardships are more prone to commit criminal offenses including acts of violence because of their social status in a community or a society. It is believed the poor are more likely to commit crime because it is the only way in which they can accrue money an increase social success. Social structure theory has three schools of thought--social disorganization, strain, and cultural deviance theories. Social Disorganization is the focus on environment, which can be seen demonstrated in neighborhoods that are prone to illegal activities and citizens fail to work together in an effort to solve problems. In other words, a person 's residential location is a significant factor when determining the likelihood that that person will become involved in crime. Neighborhoods with residents who know each other, enjoy social gatherings together, and keep an eye on one another’s children, are more likely to experience less crime and more likely to positively influence the resident youth. For example, the close network of neighbors who may come
Criminal Justice System
CJA/204 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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This first week the assignment was to Define crime, its relationship to the law, and the two most common models of how society determines which acts are criminal, Describe the government structure as it applies to the criminal justice system, Identify choice theories and the their assumptions in regards to crime, Describe the components of the criminal justice system and the criminal justice process
Criminal Justice System
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In the criminal justice system, there are many different aspects and actors, such as the police, courts, and corrections, each with very different but equally important roles in handling crime and dealing with law-breakers. Each of these aspects play an equally important role in making sure the criminal justice system runs smoothly and effectively. There are many different things that can influence a person’s beliefs about the criminal justice system such as television, school, family, friends, and