How do the 4 methods of environmental manipulation reduce crime or give the appearance of reducing crime? Which of these methods do you think is most effective and why? Aside from these 4 methods, what do you think would be most effective at reducing crime where you live?

Read the CDC Fact Sheet about school violence here: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/School_Violence_Fact_Sheet-a.pdf How safe was your high school? Did you ever witness or hear of a crime being committed at your school? How it was handled by school administrators and/or the police? What recommendations would you make for reducing school violence in your hometown?

Can a person shoot a burglar of an occupied residence? Should a person shoot a burglar? How does one know when it is appropriate to display or use a firearm in crime prevention? What does Georgia law say about when it is appropriate for a person to use deadly force?

What are the goals of probation or parole? Describe what qualities would make an effective probation or parole officer? What types of actions could a probation or parole officer make to be more effective?

One of the most serious pressures facing the correctional system today is prison overcrowding. Most prisons operate above their rated capacity. One method to reduce overcrowding is by giving the inmates a reduction in their sentence for good behavior. This concept is known as “good time”. Do you think “good time” should be eliminated? Should […]

After reading the scenario below, decide what type of sentence you would give the defendant based on the details provided. Detail the length of incarceration you would set, or provide an alternative sentence, such as probation with specific terms. Doug, 54 years old, was just convicted on sexual assault charges, for improperly fondling a child. […]