Select a topic (Victimless Crime). Considering that criminalization is the process by which behaviors
and individuals are transformed into crime write a paper (Minimum 4-5 pages) that relays the following
information regarding your topic:
Description of behavior
Historical context of behavior and how that history impacts the social and moral stigma attached to it
Current legal consequences related to behavior
What is law enforcements/Justice systems role in controlling behavior
Current social acceptance of behavior
Social ramifications of labeling behavior “criminal”
Demographics: Who is most impacted and why
Long term: Reflecting on the historical context and current societal acceptance or lack of acceptance
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