For this part of the final learning assessment you will

Question

Compare liberal and conservative explanations of crime trends. What factors would each perspective credit with contributing to declining crime rates? Contrast the liberal and conservative explanations of crime trends with other alternative explanations. Respond to these questions in a 2 page paper. Cite any sources used where appropriate.

Assignment

For this part of the final learning assessment you will prepare a 3-4 page paper in which you evaluate three different crime prevention programs or strategies. You can discuss programs/strategies covered in the lecture or textbook or that you researched on your own. The first program or strategy should be primary and focus on reducing opportunities to commit crime, such as CPTED. The second program or strategy should be secondary, such as those that focus on at-risk juveniles and preventing their involvement in crime and delinquency. The third program or strategy should be tertiary, such as those aimed at reducing recidivism among existing offenders. For each program, describe what it is and how it aims to prevent crime. Also discuss the strengths of each program, as well as point out areas for improvement.

Answer 1

The assignment is all about comparing the liberal and conservative descriptions of the crime trends. For the completion of the task, you will create a 3 to 4 page paper in which you assess three various crime prevention programs or policies. You can describe programs or policies covered in the lecture or text-book or which you researched on your own. The first program or policy must be of primary and concentrate on reducing opportunities to commit the crime, like CPTED. The second program or policy must be secondary, like those that concentrate on at-risk juveniles and preventing their participation in crime and law-breaking. The third program or strategy must be tertiary, like those aimed at decreasing recidivism among existing offenders. For each and every program, illustrate what it is and how it aims to prevent the crime. As well illustrate the strengths of each and every program, and also point out areas for enhancement.