Assignment:
Possible topics (you do not have to use one of these topics):
- Gender and crime.
- Domestic violence and victimology.
- Crimes against children.
- Who is the victim in crime of prostitution? Domestic Violence and Control - Based on the readings and class discussion, answer the following questions, citing the text where applicable.
Questions are to be answered in paragraph form, not in bullet points. ALL questions are to be answered in the body of the paper. There should be an introduction, body (including at least one paragraph answering each question), and a conclusion. All other requirements are explained below under Written Projects.
- How did Eddie exert power and control over the victim in obvious and less obvious ways?
- Was domestic violence in this case preceded by other types of abuse?
- How did Eddie isolate and control the victim?
- Do you think after this assignment that domestic violence is only about physical abuse or is there more involved?
- Why do you think some victims are reluctant to leave their abusers?
Written Projects The class projects are designed to aid you in critically thinking about a variety of criminal justice topics and to get you engaged in the problem solving process. These projects will be utilized to stimulate discussion and to prompt any questions you may have about the criminal justice system.
The class projects are to be typed, 12-point font, doublespaced, with one-inch margins around the page (default). Your responses should be thorough, they should be written in Standard Academic English, and they should avoid informal slang and casual language. For instance, "cop" is generally unacceptable, "police officer" is preferred. A person may be "mentally ill" or "legally insane", not "nuts".
Your project should be submitted to Blackboard by the due date found in your course schedule. It is your responsibility to make sure that the paper is uploaded properly. Verify that the document is complete before uploading. Attachments that cannot be opened or are blank may be considered late. Papers must be 700+ words in length and shall reference the text formally at least four times.