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There is no one straight answer to the question ‘Why do people commit a crime?’. Do criminals act rationally after weighing up the consequences of crime? Is society to blame for why people engage in criminality? Do mental health disorders, neurological conditions or genetics play a role? There are many theories that seek to establish … Read more
Abstract While all sorts of crime are unforgiveable especially for the victims and their families, not all cases are treated the same way and the severity of punishment depends on the circumstances of the crime committed. Sometimes, it also depends on the condition of the perpetrator including their mental health or psychological condition. Meaning, not … Read more
In Greek mythology, the Sphinx was a female monster with the body of a lion, the head and breast of a woman, eagle wings and according to some, a serpent’s tail. Many people know the myth of the Sphinx as a monster who devours all who fails to solve her riddle. She was sent by … Read more
Solitary confinement Abstract Solitary confinement is the practice of isolating people in closed cells for 22-24 hours a day, virtually free of human contact, for periods of time ranging from days to decades. Few prison systems use the term “solitary confinement”, instead referring to prison “segregation” or placement in “restrictive housing”. As this may be … Read more
Subjects: Criminal justice, Crime, Prison, Punishment. Keywords: America’s prisons, restitution costs, criminal justice system, nonviolent offender, meaningful work, much money, prison system, victims of their crimes, nonviolent criminals, course of my studies, Daniel Van Ness, author David Simon, assets of organized crime members. America’s prisons have been called “graduate schools for crime. ” It stands to reason: … Read more