Greatest deterrence to crime.
Discipline: Other
Type of Paper: Research paper
Academic Level: High school
Paper Format: APA
Question
Description
Pick a person or entity in the criminal justice system and identify why you believe they can provide the greatest deterrence to crime. Be sure to provide your reason why. Define, source and cite using APA format.
People - Police officers, Attorneys (defense, prosecutors, civil), Judges, Probation officers, Parole Officers, Court officers.
Entities - Law enforcement, Courts, Corrections, Lawmakers/Policy makers.
Chapter 4 - Helpful Key Terms for assignment
Deterrence theory
Focused deterrence
General deterrence
Marginal deterrence
Restrictive deterrence
Specific deterrence
Human agency
Incapacitation effect
Rational choice theory
Tipping point
