Criminology Essays

Intelligence Led Policing: Ethical Issues
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2018
Introduction: The second important report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary set out the main elements of intelligence led policing and crime reduction “Policing With Intelligence” (HMI...

Impacts of Drug and Substance Abuse of Youths
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2018
Introduction: Drug and substance abuse continues to be a major problem worldwide, and in particular, Malawi. It is estimated that there are over 12 million abusers in United Stated of America and 500,000 cocaine us...

Stop and Search Controversy
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2018
Introduction: The power to stop and search has been a prominent policing tool since the Vagrancy Act of 1824. The briefing, Series 2, Edition 3 – March 2012 , it has come under regular legal, political and so...

Contemporary Issues in Criminology
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2018
Introduction: Critically discuss its theoretical underpinnings and evaluate whether this theoretical approach serves as a useful explanation of criminal behavior in modern Britain. The idea of cultural criminology ...

Computer Crime Legislation in the UK
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2018
Introduction: Computer crime is on the increase as there are many users of the internet and social-networking sites. Evaluate the extent to which relevant legislation has intended to serve as a deterrent to such of...

Causes of Different Types of Crimes
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2018
Introduction: Deviant behaviors are those behaviors that society does not like because the society does not see the behavior as a normal behavior for that society. Like gay marriages or cross dressers. Deviant beha...

Arguments for and Against Capital Punishment
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2018
Introduction: Jump to: Arguments in favor of Capital Punishment | Arguments Against Capital Punishment Introduction Capital punishment is a legal process in which a person is put to death by the country or state ...

Effectiveness of Restorative Justice Interventions
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Introduction: Restorative justice is a holistic philosophy and a concept as it encompasses the offender, the victim and the society in which the offence was committed. It aims to bring a conclusive end to the offen...

Psychology of Human and Criminal Behaviour
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2018
Introduction: Sandy Hook Elementary School had 456 children enrolled into Kindergarten through to fourth grade. Newtown is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, about 60 miles outside New York City. In the town...

Crime Scene Manager Roles and Responsibilities
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Introduction: According to the lecture on crime scene management SAPS 2006 the process of crime scene management is as follows. The different role players within the SAPS respond to the crime scene with due conside...

Issues with Unlimited Police Powers
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Introduction: Police is enforcement is a vibrancy interpretation of the law, safeguarding citizens from threats of anti – social elements qualifies to be the most decisive police job description. Crime is an ...

Black and Minority Ethnic People in Prison
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Introduction: “For every Afro-Caribbean male on campus there are two in jail.” (Phillips, 2004). Sir Trevor Phillips’ memorable claim is interesting on two levels. First, in how it highlights the ...

Theories of Cesare Lombroso: Born Criminal
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2018
Introduction: In this report I will be exploring the theories developed by Italian criminologist, Cesare Lombroso and the ethical implications of his work. He was the founder of the Italian school of Criminology, a...

Challenges to Human Trafficking Prevention
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2018
Introduction: Human trafficking is. Practically, it happens all over the world. Below is a story of one of the human trafficking victims who survived. In the TIP Reports of 2004 all the way through 2006, it was sta...

Domestic Violence in Kenya
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2018
Introduction: Domestic violence is a problem that is rampant in most parts of the world especially in Africa. There is no standard definition of domestic violence in Kenya maybe because there are no express laws on...

Subcultural Theories of Youth Offending
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Introduction: Introduction The essay will look at historical subcultural theories and explanations which play a role in explaining youth offending behaviour. It will in particular focus on deviant and radical subcu...

Problem Oriented Policing Pros and Cons
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Introduction: Problem Oriented Policing What, exactly, is problem oriented policing? Critically discuss its potential benefits. Policing in the UK and many other countries play an extremely vital part in helping ...

An Analysis of Female Foeticide in India
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Introduction: India is a country of incredible ironies. It is a land where people worship myriad forms of female Shakti in quest of wealth, wisdom and power. In this country it is a common sight to see thousands of...

General Strain Theory (GST) Application to Rehabilitation
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2018
Introduction: Abstract  A staggering number of African-Americans are incarcerated for a variety of criminal offences. Without having to review criminal statistics, African-Americans appear to lack the ability to a...

Theory of Asymmetric Conflict
Example essay. Last modified: 26th Jul 2018
Introduction: Within this assignment I will be critically evaluating the usefulness of Asymmetric conflict and also looking at the legitimacy of motivations for the use of political violence. To support this argu...

Criminal Theory Case Study: Whitey Bulger
Example essay. Last modified: 26th Jul 2018
Introduction: Criminal Behavior James Joseph Bulger III (better known as) Whitey Bulger’s criminal behavior started early on in life. Whitey ran away to join the circus at ten years old. According to Biogra...

Development of Forensic Science Methods
Example essay. Last modified: 26th Jul 2018
Introduction: The Criminal Justice System of England in the 18th century initially consisted of perpetrators being privately prosecuted by their victim, with the victims playing the role of the criminal investigato...

Social Bond Theory and Deviant Behaviour
Example essay. Last modified: 26th Jul 2018
Introduction: Social Bonds and Deviance Deviance is a term used to describe behavior that goes against the established social and cultural norms. The concept of deviance is complex because norms vary considerably ...

Drug Wars In Mexico: Overview of Cartels
Example essay. Last modified: 26th Jul 2018
Introduction: A wise man once said, “I’m the king of the trap, El Chapo Jr”, this man was 2 Chainz. I’m talking about El Chapo and Mexican drug wars in general. Unlike most other research ...

Victimization, Deterrence and Social Disorganization
Example essay. Last modified: 26th Jul 2018
Introduction: The life course theory is one of the developmental theories that is interesting. The life course theory incorporates the idea from the social learning theory that “crime is a learned behavior...