Crime

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Law: Reducing Juvenile Weapons Crimes – Youth Firearms Violence

Youth Firearms Violence Initiative Youths at their adolescent stages are always associated with delinquent behaviors and this has remained a serious problem in many cities in the US. However, although the problem is risky, it can be solved, (Hemenway, 2006). Youth violence remains a complex issue, which requires the intervention of the society before the […]

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The National Response Plan for White Collar Crime

This is a financially motivated mostly nonviolent crime that is committed by government and business professionals. It is a crime committed by persons of a high social status that happens in the course of his/her occupation(Nelken, 1994). White collar crimes are committed mostly for financial gain. These crime is quite complex to prosecute since the

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Should Juveniles Be Sentenced To Life For Heinous Crimes?

In almost all states of the United States, thousands of juveniles have been sent to adult prisons without considering the fact that they are not mature enough to undergo similar court proceedings as adults. Furthermore, nearly four thousand children who commit heinous crimes nationwide have been sentenced to life imprisonment without any possibility of parole

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The Purpose Of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Crime rates are increasing in a number of cities and homes, and there is great need to incorporate crime prevention feature in the design of new buildings. For this reason, security professionals must familiarize themselves with crime prevention strategies that integrate urban planning and architectural design. The idea of using the physical environment as a

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Ramifications In Cyber Crime Legislation

Ramifications  refers  to consequence arising from   failure of  legislation or plan, internationally, cyber came has become   a hindrance in development because of  the offences that are committed against groups, individuals with a motive of causing harm  to a victim both physically and mentally, there are rampant  frauds that involves  depressing  or  altering the  data. Which

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Preventing Juvenile Crime Through Social Process Theories

The following are the five selected programs and initiatives supported by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: Truancy Reduction Demonstration Program, Tribal Youth Programs and Services, Program of Research on the Cause and Correlates of Delinquency, Juvenile Drug Courts/Reclaiming Futures Program and finally, the Crimes against Children Research Center. The Program of Research

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Evolution of Cyber Bullying

Introduction Cyber bullying is a premeditation and malicious antagonistic activity that is demonstrated by a perpetrator towards a victim (Hendricks, 2012). Many young people spend more time texting and on the internet and, therefore, they are culpable to be victimized by their friends and others who have malicious intent and are intent on intimidating and

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Understanding Social Disorganization and Its Role in Criminality

Social disorganization is a key concept in criminology that explains how the breakdown of social institutions, community relationships, and societal norms contributes to the rise of criminality within neighborhoods. This theory has been widely used to explain why crime rates are higher in certain areas, particularly in urban settings with high poverty rates, residential mobility,

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The Relationship Between Neighborhood Disorder and Crime

Neighborhood disorder is a crucial factor in understanding crime rates and community safety. It refers to visible signs of neglect or dysfunction within a neighborhood, such as abandoned properties, broken streetlights, graffiti, litter, and general disrepair. These signs of disorder create an environment where criminal activities are more likely to thrive, as they suggest a

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