Assignment: Identifying and Gathering Relevant Data
Select at least ten scholarly articles from the Argosy University online library resources, Google Scholar, or other databases using key words related to the criminal behavior for which you want to develop a prevention plan.
You should select peer-reviewed journals from the Argosy University online library resources and full-text articles on Google Scholar.
Based on the articles, identify common denominator descriptions of those perpetrating the particular criminal behavior you are working with.
Next, locate the crime rate statistics in your community for the particular criminal behavior you have chosen using the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI's) Uniform Crime Reports (UCR).
Create the list of selected scholarly articles, along with an outline of the common descriptors of those involved in the criminal behavior and a specific fact outline from the FBI report in a Microsoft Word document.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.