Richard Felson argues that violence can be used to achieve a number of specific goals. List and describe these goals. Do you agree or disagree with Felson? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
• Control: The violent person may want to control their victim's behavior and life.
• Retribution: Violence may be used to punish someone without calling the police or using the justice system to address grievances.
• Youth will take the law into their own hands if they do not trust the law.
• Deterrence: The attacker may want to stop or deter someone from repeating acts that they consider hostile or provocative.
• Reputation: An attack may be motivated by the need to enhance reputation and create self-importance in the eyes of others. Kids with a tough rep shield themselves from revenge and retribution if they choose to victimize other adolescents.
• Student views will vary.
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Georgia intensive supervision programs include:
A) restitution to victims. B) curfew. C) drug checks. D) All of the above
Seeking revenge against someone who has harmed you would be an example of third-party punishment
a. True b. False
What is TRUE regarding the interrogations of sexual assault suspects?
a. Interrogations should not be used to understand the motive of the suspect. b. The suspect should be the known perpetrator before an interrogation is started. c. The offender’s MO should be known before an interrogation. d. Interrogations may produce information that confirms that the suspect is the perpetrator.
This case may be seen as an example of the criminal justice system failing in which aspect? a. racism
b. racial profiling. c. discrimination. d. equal treatment