In many walks of life, a one-size-fits-all approach is not always the best fit. The same can be said for criminal justice polices. Many policies are aimed at reducing criminal behavior with the notion that all policies equally serve all types of offenders. In reality, assuming a single policy will have the same effect on all types of offenders is not always accurate. For example, white-collar criminals tend to be highly intelligent and relatively wealthy, and create elaborate plans to avoid detection. In contrast, many street criminals tend to be relatively poor and impulsive, and often do not commit premeditated crimes (Gottfredson & Hirschi, 1990). These types of offenders may be affected differently by the same crime-control policy. Understanding characteristics of different types of offenders may help in the creation of effective policies.
Assignment:
1. Write a brief description of a policy that might be most effective in reducing crime and explain why you think it might be effective.
2. Explain for which type of offender this policy might be most effective and why. 3. Explain how this policy might affect positive social change.
Reference:
Gottfredson, M. R., & Hirschi, T. (1990). A general theory of crime. Palo Alto, CA: Stanford University Press.
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