Category: Crime

  • How Does Poverty Affect Crime Rates?

    While research may be initiated on the basis of curiosity, it traditionally aims to solve a particular problem. Crime rates have always been a highly serious social issue, and multiple studies have already been organized to examine factors that affect crimes for their prevention. That is why I would like to organize a study dedicated…

  • Concept of Juvenile Crime

    Table of Contents Introduction Juvenile Crimes Punishment of Juvenile Crime Reasons why minors should not be treated like adults in courts Conclusion Works Cited Introduction There has been a considerable rise in juvenile crime arrest and this is causing alarm to parents and the society at large. Sadly, parents no longer have control over their…

  • Illegal Immigrants and Its Effects on Crime

    Introduction Due to its status as the world’s richest country and the land of opportunities, the United States has attracted millions of immigrants over the decades. The immigrants are mostly people who seek to benefit financially from the numerous economic opportunities available in the country. In addition to the legal immigrant, the US has been…

  • Drugs and Society Violent Crime: Public Drunkenness

    Outline The consumption of drugs in contemporary societies has led to great effects which have been witnessed in those consuming the drugs as well to entire contemporary societies. Among those societies that have been affected by drug usage is Australia, where its main concern is on alcohol consumption. In Australia, irresponsible alcohol consumption has been…

  • Drugs and Crime Committed Under the Influence

    Three commonly abused substances and their effects It is with no doubt that a sizable number of people engage themselves in illicit utilization of substance for both personal and commercial use. The most frequently abused substances are cocaine, heroin and PhenylCyclohexylPiperidine (shortened as PCP). These substances normally have different business and street names depending on…

  • South Africa: Violence and Crime

    The Republic of South Africa is the most economically developed country in Africa. Now it is a BRICS country and a member of the G20, but, until the end of the last century, it was under international sanctions approved by the UN due to the official apartheid policy ‑ discrimination against the black majority by…

  • The Relationship Between Race and Crime in the United States

    The US media often mentions Latinos in the news when discussing drug trafficking and crimes related to crossing US borders. In addition, according to the stereotype in the United States, African American men are dangerous criminals. These particular groups of the population are represented in greater numbers among those arrested for committing crimes (Gabbidon &…

  • What Impact Has Feminism Had in the Study of Women and Crime?

    Feminist movements initiated from the beginning of 1960s had a significant impact on the society. Women’s rights were attempted to be equated to men’s both socially and constitutionally through protests, officially vested demonstrations, and adopted legal documents that formalize gender equity. However, apart from the social impact in real life scenarios, it is important to…

  • Three Items Linked to Policing That Explain Japan’s Low Crime Rate

    One of the most significant trends observed in Japan over the past years is the low crime rate. The positive trend has promoted peace and social-economic progress in the nation. The essential elements that have enabled the above culture are the harmony, high self-control, and group orientation. These important innate values have managed to transform…

  • Implicit Bias and the Crime Net in the Criminal Justice System

    An unequal distribution of cases against members of different ethnic groups characterizes the use of force by police officers against citizens in Canada. For instance, in Peel municipality, regional police use of force against Black people is 3.2 times higher than for other population groups (Balintec, 2022, p. 1). This data indicates a tendency of…