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As reported in our text “every year, local, state, and federal governments spend $228 billion on the criminal and civil justice system in the United States” (p.6). This amount increases each year. Many argue that federalism is an outdated concept and that state governments are an anachronism. They argue that […]

Please watch YouTube and it is entitled, “Neomarxism Critical Criminology,” MrClinePsy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RzqGQiHCco Summarize critical criminology according to the video provide at least two examples of criminal laws or policies that are suppressing the poor. Explain why and how these laws protect the powerful, be sure to include a description of […]

The U.S. continues to experience mass shootings, with the deadliest attack happening on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas. Your assignment is to identify who you would enlist to be on a federal task force to combat mass shootings in the United States. These should be positions, rather than actual […]

Which is more important in constitutional democracy? Explain why within our historical context. Provide one example where you see public safety and individual rights balanced and another example where public safety has infringed upon individual rights. 2.Discuss why in the “real world” of criminal justice, lower federal courts and, more […]

In other words, is it unfair they will not consider investigating other wrongful conviction cases? In 2-3 pages, write an argument, including the counterargument and rebuttal, making a case for or against the Innocence Project’s stance on only taking DNA cases. Use your readings and their website (https://www.innocenceproject.org/) as a […]

Imagine your supervisor has been asked to speak at a national convention on the future of criminology. Your supervisor has asked you to help gather information on alternative perspectives in criminology. You have been asked to research the following: Critical criminology Restorative justice Peacemaking criminology One additional perspective of your […]