Reference no: EM133672880
Introduction
Provide a general overview of the crime you are addressing. (Article below)
Description
Provide the specifics of the crime. What is already known about this crime regarding trends, prevalence, incidence, costs to society, and victim-offender relationships?
- Application of Theory (referenced below) Labeling theory, Social structure theory, Neutralization theory
- Apply each of the three theories you selected to help explain the crime.
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of each theory in terms of its application to this specific situation?
Summary
In your opinion, which of the three theories is most useful in explaining the crime?
Explain the implications this theory may have for criminal justice policies.
What do you propose the criminal justice system do to address this type of crime given the explanatory impact of this theory?
Supported with scholarly evidence and properly cited
Resources
Jackman, T. (2024, January 25). Chicago officer given 90 days home detention for entering Capitol on Jan. 6. Washington Post.
Vance, N. (2021). Labeling theory. Salem Press Encyclopedia.
Dziak, M. (2021). Neutralization theory. Salem Press Encyclopedia.
Ruth, M. (2023). Social Structure. Salem Press Encyclopedia.