Presence of Opportunities, Absence of Guardianship, and Motivation to Commit Crime
Introduction Crime is a complex social phenomenon influenced by a multitude of factors that interact to create conditions conducive to offending. Within the field ...
Stalking, Harassment and Psychological Assault
Introduction The issues of stalking, harassment, and psychological assault represent significant challenges within the legal framework of the United Kingdom, often intersecting with criminal, ...
The Relevance of Classical and Positivist Criminology Today
Introduction This essay explores the contemporary relevance of classical and positivist criminology, two foundational schools of thought in the study of crime and criminal ...
Crime, Free Will, and Determinism: How Much Choice Do Offenders Really Have?
Introduction The debate surrounding crime, free will, and determinism is a central issue in criminology, raising profound questions about the extent to which offenders ...
What is ‘Crime’ and How Has It Evolved Through the Ages?
Introduction The concept of ‘crime’ is central to the field of criminology, yet it remains a complex and evolving notion shaped by historical, cultural, ...
Explain the ‘Crime Control’ and ‘Due Process’ Models: Their Advantages and Disadvantages for Justice and Civil Liberties
Introduction The criminal justice system operates under competing theoretical frameworks that shape how law enforcement, courts, and policymakers approach crime and justice. Two dominant ...
How Can Juvenile Delinquency Be Prevented in Trinidad and Tobago?
Introduction Juvenile delinquency, defined as criminal or antisocial behaviour committed by individuals under the age of 18, remains a significant social challenge in Trinidad ...
How Can Juvenile Delinquency Be Prevented?
Introduction Juvenile delinquency, defined as criminal or antisocial behaviour by individuals under the age of 18, poses significant challenges to societies worldwide. In the ...
Weaknesses with the Positivist Theory in Criminology
Introduction Positivist theory in criminology emerged in the 19th century as a reaction to the speculative and moralistic approaches of classical criminology. Pioneered by ...
The Limitations of Positivist Criminology
Introduction This essay explores the limitations of positivist criminology, a foundational perspective in the study of crime and deviance that emerged in the 19th ...
