English Speech – Knife Crime Hi. Today i am going to be talking to you about knife crime and how it affects our society. Lately in the news Jay Whiston a 17 year old boy was fatally stabbed innocently outside a house party. Such a waste of a life for a young boy that had his whole future ahead of him. Knife crime has increased over the past couple of years due to the amount of gang violence going on. While the large majority of young people follow the law a small number of people do find themselves
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In Block 1 you were introduced to three perspectives on crime‚ law and order: classicism‚ positivism and social constructionism. With reference to the materials in Block 1- and using your own words- define and explain each of these perspectives and discuss their historical and contemporary influence on theory and practice in youth justice. This essay will discuss three prominent theories in the explanation of crime. This essay will compare and contract these theories‚ discussing their strengths
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Poverty is described as a state of being extremely poor‚ and lacking the ability to provide for oneself. This state of destitution has impacted America’s bourgeoisie class as it makes for an inadequate economy as a whole‚ affecting all of America’s social classes. Our social class has traditionally governed our occupational options‚ making the opportunities for people living in poverty limited with the odds against them. As most people born into poverty do not achieve a greater social status of
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exposed to the media it can have a positive or negative effect on the injured party. There is a positive relationship between the victim and the media. The media provides coverage over the victim’s plight. In cases of urgency‚ such as a child abduction‚ a news station can quickly and efficiently give out important information to help law enforcement find anyone who might have
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It is generally believed that central banks ideally should have a single overwhelming objective of price stability. In practice‚ however‚ central banks are responsible for a number of objectives besides price stability‚ such as currency stability‚ financial stability‚ growth in employment and income. Of late‚ however‚ considerations of financial stability have assumed increasing importance in monetary policy. The most serious economic downturns in the recent years appear to be generally associated
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Power and influence tend to have a negative connotation to some people that have perhaps encountered negative situations. Machiavelli suggested for those in power to do whatever it would take to maintain that power‚ in order to extend that power (McManus‚ 2006). Additionally‚ Machiavelli suggested that power has nothing to do with right or wrong‚ nor the welfare of the people (McManus‚ 2006). Furthermore‚ Machiavelli suggests for a leader to do everything in their power to maintain that power‚ even
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At the beginning of the play Romeo is respected by others and is shown in the play as a good person; faithful to his friends and relations‚ and not easily aggravated. Romeo is of noble birth; part of the powerful Montague family and heir of Lord Montague. He is thought highly of by the Nurse and is described to be a virtuous gentleman. ‘An honest gentleman‚ and a courteous‚ and a kind‚ and a handsome‚ and I warrant a virtuous.’ Juliet describes Romeo as ‘gentle’ and ‘faithful’‚ she thinks of him
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Context: During a time when fighting is prohibited‚ two rival families‚ the Montagues and the Capulets‚ have to remain peaceful‚ otherwise‚ one will be sentenced to their death by the Prince. While in the streets‚ Romeo and Benvolio happen to come across a servant‚ who holds an invitation to a party hosted by Lord Capulet. Romeo‚ Mercutio‚ and Benvolio attend a party so that Romeo can move on from his previous love‚ Rosaline. The audience is aware of the two lovers‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ who are oblivious
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Romeo & Juliet: True Love We all recognize the famous Shakespearean tragedy‚ Romeo and Juliet. Two young star-crossed lovers from rivaling households ultimately die ending their families’ feud. Most people would argue that Romeo and Juliet are the greatest symbol of love. Somehow‚ I think not. Romeo and Juliet can’t possibly be in love because they are not destined to be a couple‚ they are quick to fall in love‚ and they are immature. Firstly‚ Romeo and Juliet’s are not destined to be a pair. In
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Artium and Persephone Artium‚ who is the goddess of all arts and culture‚ is the youngest out of all of Zeus and Hera’s children. This made it hard for her because she would be teased and mocked by her brothers and sisters. She requested the power to remember all things good and disremember the bad almost instantly; she thought this would be perfect because if she was making a new work of art‚ she can remember the anatomy of a body‚ or the atmosphere of the place she is painting. Artium has a slim
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