CRJS 215S Discussions | Jasmyn Wilhelm

Discussion #9: Do you consider alcohol a drug? Should greater control be imposed on the sale of alcohol?

Whether alcohol is classified as a drug depends on both its pharmacological effects and societal attitudes towards it. Despite its legality and widespread use, alcohol alters brain function and behavior, fitting the definition of a drug. The debate over tighter… Continue Reading →

28 July 2024

Module #8: Should corporate crimes such as price fixing or false advertising be punished with a stiff fine or imprisonment? Is it fair to put a nonviolent business person in prison? Is it fair to punish a billionaire with a fine that merely requires them to write a check?

Punishing corporate crimes like price fixing or false advertising requires careful consideration of justice, deterrence, and fairness. While imposing stiff fines can impose significant financial consequences on both corporations and individuals, it may not always deter those with substantial wealth… Continue Reading →

28 July 2024

Module #7: Do you believe there is a latent trait that makes a person criminality prone, or is criminality a function of environment and socialization?

Criminal behavior is associated with a blend of genetic predispositions like impulsivity and aggression, along with environmental factors such as upbringing, socioeconomic status, and exposure to crime. Social learning theory suggests that behaviors, including criminal ones, are learned through interactions… Continue Reading →

28 July 2024

Module #6: How would a conservative reply to a call for more restorative justice? How would a restorative justice advocate respond to a conservative call for more prisons?

Conservatives believe in holding individuals accountable for their actions and believe punishment is necessary for discouraging crime. Although they do recognize the advantages of restorative justice, they emphasize the value of punishment in maintaining social norms. They are typically skeptical… Continue Reading →

28 July 2024

Module #5: How would a social process theorist explain the fact that many children begin offending at an early age and then desist from crime as they mature? Take, for instance, differential association and other learning theories. If you learn criminal definitions, how do you “unlearn” them as you mature?

People become involved in crime when they are around criminals and have criminal attitudes in their social circle. As they get older, making new connections, having jobs, and taking on responsibilities can make them less likely to commit crimes. Life… Continue Reading →

28 July 2024

Module #4: Considering the evidence on the association between media and crime, would you recommend that young children be forbidden to view films with violent content?

The definition of violence varies by each person. Cartoons are fun shows but can be considered violent. What are the limits that kids cannot watch? Too many cuss words? Guns? Fighting such as karate or fight scenes? Violent media can… Continue Reading →

28 July 2024

Module #3: Is it possible to create a method of capital punishment that would actually deter people from committing murder? Would televising executions work? What might be some of the negative consequences of such a policy?

Figuring out a way to make the death penalty stop murders is tricky and argued about a lot, with unclear results. Showing executions on TV to scare people from committing crimes brings up big ethical and psychological issues like making… Continue Reading →

28 July 2024

Module #2: Do people bear some of the responsibility for their victimization if they maintain a lifestyle that contributes to the chances of becoming a crime victim? That is, should we “blame the victim”?

I believe this question may provide interesting responses. If we ‘blame the victim,’ we are essentially suggesting that simply entering a bank makes us responsible for being involved in a bank robbery, or that posting on social media means we… Continue Reading →

26 May 2024

Module #1: Would you answer honestly if a national crime survey asked you about your criminal behavior, including drinking and drug use? If not, why not? If you would not answer honestly, do you question the accuracy of self-report surveys?

If the survey were based on previous crimes I was convicted of, I would answer honestly even though my record is clean. However, if it covered my entire life experience, I would not participate. Although I have nothing to hide,… Continue Reading →

26 May 2024

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Category CRJS 215S Discussions

Discussion #9: Do you consider alcohol a drug? Should greater control be imposed on the sale of alcohol?

Module #8: Should corporate crimes such as price fixing or false advertising be punished with a stiff fine or imprisonment? Is it fair to put a nonviolent business person in prison? Is it fair to punish a billionaire with a fine that merely requires them to write a check?

Module #7: Do you believe there is a latent trait that makes a person criminality prone, or is criminality a function of environment and socialization?

Module #6: How would a conservative reply to a call for more restorative justice? How would a restorative justice advocate respond to a conservative call for more prisons?

Module #4: Considering the evidence on the association between media and crime, would you recommend that young children be forbidden to view films with violent content?

Module #3: Is it possible to create a method of capital punishment that would actually deter people from committing murder? Would televising executions work? What might be some of the negative consequences of such a policy?

Module #2: Do people bear some of the responsibility for their victimization if they maintain a lifestyle that contributes to the chances of becoming a crime victim? That is, should we “blame the victim”?

Module #1: Would you answer honestly if a national crime survey asked you about your criminal behavior, including drinking and drug use? If not, why not? If you would not answer honestly, do you question the accuracy of self-report surveys?