The Adequacy of the Criminal Justice System

One of the more interesting aspects of studying political science is examining public policies to learn how and whether they work to achieve the goals that gave rise to them. Public interests are not well-served if public policies fail to respond adequately. Relevant...

Biological and psychological perspectives of explaining crime

  Discuss/debate with your classmates your position pertaining to biological and psychological perspectives of explaining crime. Also, examine at least one theory from the assigned reading that explain crime and articulate why you either strongly agree or...

Balancing School and Life

    Balancing School and Life – My Quality of Life Self-Care Plan. The purpose of developing this Plan is to set a framework and a plan to maintain wellness and to stay motivated and engaged throughout your Program. Doing this will help you achieve...

Incarceration

    During the last two decades, there has been a rapid rise in incarceration rates throughout the United States. What do you think the reasons are for this increase? Does the increase in incarceration rates align with the change in crime rates seen in the...