Posted: May 30th, 2016

What principles from the classical school continue to characterize modern thought on crime?

1.What principles from the classical school continue to characterize modern thought on crime? In terms of criminal justice practice and policy, does fulfilling any principle present problems in fulfilling another? 2.Compare and contrast determinate sentencing and truth in sentencing practices. How would social problem and responsibility perspectives argue for one or the other? 3.Given the difficulty in identifying potentially violent criminals, how much faith do you have in the ability of selective incapacitation as an effective strategy to reduce and control crime, particularly with career criminals? 4.What are some benefits of focusing crime prevention efforts on places instead of people? 5.How would you respond to David Abrahamsen s statement, The American dream is, in part, responsible for a great deal of crime and violence because people feel that the country owes them not only a living but a good living ?