Crime and Victimization

In preparation for this assignment, please view the Jurisville scenarios and resulting simulations from Weeks 1 through 3 in Unit 1: Crime and Policing.

In the scenarios and resulting simulations, Dr. Carla O’Donnell discusses theories of victimization. Sgt. Barry Evans identifies criminals and their past convictions, and relates the applicable federal, state, and / or local agencies that would take jurisdiction over the crimes committed. Sgt. Evans also illustrates how adopting select measures within the community can help to make certain locations safer, thwart potential offenders, and lessen the likelihood of people becoming crime victims.

Use the Internet to research three (3) real-life incidents from the past five (5) years that fall under the following topics:

•Theories of victimization and corresponding examples
•Criminal activity
•Crime that occurred within your community
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1.Summarize one (1) theory of victimization that Dr. Carla O’Donnell discussed within the related scenario. Support the chosen theory with one (1) real-world example.
2.Discuss one (1) real-life scenario involving criminal activity, identifying the federal, state, and / or local agency(ies) with jurisdiction. Explain why the agency(ies) that took the case was the appropriate one for the particular circumstances.
3.Describe a recent incidence of crime that occurred within your community. Suggest how implementing at least one (1) of the changes that Sgt. Evans had discussed and another change of your recommendation would have changed the circumstances of the crime that you selected.
4.Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

•Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
•Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

•Describe and define the structure of the American criminal justice system in terms of its major components and the functions they serve.
•Distinguish the relationship of criminal justice to social justice and the wider notion of equity and fairness.
•Summarize the mission of law enforcement in democratic societies and describe the structure of American policing today.
•Use technology and information resources to research issues in criminal justice.
•Write clearly and concisely about criminal justice using proper writing mechanics and APA style conventions.