JUS 506 Discussion Questions with Answers Topic 1 to 8

JUS 506 Topic 2 DQ 2 What are some methods of collecting crime data? What are the strengths and weaknesses of these methods?

JUS 506 Topic 1 DQ 2: Describe the history of the U.S. justice system, and the principles it was founded upon. What changes do you see in today’s approach to crime and justice?

JUS 506 Topic 2 DQ 1: Age, gender, social class, and race are all linked to criminal behavior. Choose one and explain the connection it has to crime as identified by research. Explain the implications this link has in preventing future crimes.

JUS-506 Topic 3 DQ2 Explain Shaw and McKay’s theory of social disorganization. Describe some of the physical, behavioral and economic effects of life in deteriorating neighborhoods. Assess how effective this theory is in explaining crime.

JUS 506 Topic 3 DQ 1 Which theories do you believe better explain all types of crime—biological theories, or strain theories? Looking across the board, are criminals more likely to share biological characteristics (such as mental illness and increased levels of testosterone), or are they more lik...

JUS 506 Topic 4 DQ 2 Read “Are Human Beings Inherently Bad?” on page 182 and decide which theorist—Merton or Hirschi—has assumptions about the nature of human sin that best aligns with biblical principles. Explain that alignment.

JUS 506 Topic 4 DQ 1 Travis Hirschi has been one of the most influential criminal theorists over the last 25 years. He asserts that there are four social bonds that can deter or encourage individuals to commit crime. What are those bonds, and which of the four do you believe is most lacking among a...

JUS-506Topic 8 DQ 1 The pornography industry is one of the most lucrative in the nation— some estimates are that it grosses more than $4 billion annually—however the women and girls who work in this industry see very little of that money. Prostitution as well is highly profitable for a growing ...

JUS 506 Topic 6 DQ 2 Lifestyle theories of victimization assert that changing roles and schedules in daily life affect the number of situations with high victimization risks that a person experiences. Describe lifestyles that are considered most at-risk versus those considered least at-risk for vic...

JUS 506 Topic 5 DQ 2 Despite its glamorous Hollywood image, criminal profiling has a reputation for underperforming among criminologists and researchers. How might newer versions of criminal profiling that utilize modern technology change the game and be more effective in catching criminals?

JUS 506 Topic 6 DQ 1 Analyze Cohen and Felson’s routine activities theory. Is this theory able to fully explain all types of crime? Why or why not?

JUS-506 Topic 7 DQ1 Explain how and to what extent mental illness plays a role in violent criminal behavior. JUS 506 Topic 7 DQ2 Mass shootings have become an increasing concern among American criminologists. Read “Mass Shootings in America: Moving Beyond Newtown” and analyze the myths vers...

JUS-506Topic 5 DQ1 According to the article by Kocsis and Palermo (2015), what characteristics have traditionally been used in creating offender profiles? What do the authors consider problematic when evaluating trait-based profiling?