Hello I want to move to USA or any other developed country but I don't know where to start. I am from a 3rd world country and can't really see the future of this field here. Please guide.

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Hello, I need some help, or to be pointed in the right direction, I have reached out to news stations and looked over a few subs, multiple crime websites, documentaries, and news archives, but cannot seem to find what I am looking for. Are there any forums relating to what I am looking for? ANY help would be appreciated

I am super interested in the idea that lead has played a causal role in the profound youth crime drop that we have experienced for 30 years now. The latest report from OJJDP shows that this trend has been maintained through 2022. While 2022 was one of the only up years in the last 30 years, when considered in the context of COVID in 2019 it can be seen that the 2022 result was exactly as expected. It is quite startling how far youth crime has fallen over the few decades.

Lead appears to be a leading reason to explain this fall. Lead is a known neurotoxin and the CDC has stated that there is no safe of it. The recent report from NHANES shows that childhood lead levels continued to decline through the 2021-2023 cycle and are now at the lowest level recorded. This suggests that continued declines in youth crime likely will continue through at least the next decade.

Hey y’all! I’m working on a project about the role of the Bible in U.S. criminology and I’d so appreciate some input on this:

Did the Christian criminologists of the 19th century distinguish between different kinds of racial criminality, and if so, did those differences demand different punitive approaches?

My sense is that Black folks were generally denied the same rational and spiritual capacities that white folks believed they themselves had, and which were supposed to be addressed through the spiritual reform offered by penitentiary, rather than cruel and brutal abuses against the body. But did they think all races could be reformable in the same way, through the penitentiary? Or were the divergences suggested by racist psuedosciences and popular opinion thought to demand a different form of punishment, perhaps more akin to the plantation than the penitentiary? I know Black and white criminals were both imprisoned, but did these thinkers have in mind a unified criminal subject, de-racialized, or did they intend to minister primarily to the soul of the white criminal? I could keep circling around, but I hope you see what I mean. Apologies for belaboring the point!

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This is what I have so far, I need to expand this, but I don't know how. It's for WJEC Level 3 Criminology Unit 3, AC3.1

Sorry, I've seen some but not all of the documentaries and what not. Did he ultimately give a clear motive?

Edit: also, how did he kill and still maintain the perfect facade? He is one of the most notable serial killers who's public persona was well respected, well liked, charming. From a psychological stand point, how did he maintain the dichotomy? Did he compartmentalize the killings and pretend it was some alter ego who did them?

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Hello there, I'm quite interested in the book 'Teach yourself Criminology by Peter Joyce'. I'm knew to this stuff and I'm unable to find the books pdf. Also, the hardcopy is very expensive in our country, so I need the pdf. It was suggested by an auntie of me who is studying criminology.

Thanks.

Also, I don’t know what flair to use. I thought that if I want to find a book to study the education flair is a good one. So if not, let me know it.

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I hope this is the right subreddit, but I had a quick question about arsonists. So from what I’ve gathered so far, arsonists are usually timid and antisocial individuals who typically have a low IQ (correct me if I’m wrong :,)). Are there arsonists that are perfectly normal and functioning people, maybe even people who are highly educated and have highly specialized jobs? (doctors, engineers, mathematicians, etc). Thanks!

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For The WJEC level 3 applied diploma in Criminology, Unit 3 AC3.1, don't I have to examine all 5 sources of information over the 3 case studies?

I don’t know if this is the right sub to ask or not, but I’m currently in college as a Human Development and Family Sciences major; however, I’m considering changing it to criminology and wanted to gain more insight on the degree from people who have gotten it.

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I have observed that colleges or universities offering the above-mentioned undergraduate program is taken by students who have plans in becoming a law-enforcer, jail officer, fire marshall, or even a soldier.

Filipino tudents who take this program are usually required to maintain a short haircut similar to military cadets.

I know that the academic discipline of criminology should not be reduced to a program that will serve as a preparatory program for future military or law enforcers but it should also prepare students to apply the discipline in intensifying research to study criminal behaviour and ways to deter it.

I just want to know if that is also the norm of the criminology program in your countries. I'd be glad to know your thoughts.

Hi,

I just read something and I wanted ppl to talk about it.

Most of the time it is the environnement who make people criminal... childhood, trauma, ect...

What about people who grew up to be criminal, like we make them criminal from childhood throught their education can they still make a come back ?

and what if they've been discovered before they do crime but it(s still too late because the vision of their world is from brainwashed thought, should we still let them a chance since they didn't commit crime even tough it's nearly impossible for them to fit in society?

thanks guys

Nb: sorry don't know which subreddit I should post that

Does anybody know of studies or stats about familicide by an adult child? Most of the ones I've seen seem to have a few significant things in common. I'm curious to find out if they all (or most) have the same things in common.

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What are the telltale signs, and how do you know if you should take measures to protect yourself and others?

I’m applying for criminology at university (UK) in 2025 and I’m currently writing my personal statement after switching from my decision of psychology.

I haven’t had much work experience related to the course and I’m struggling for material I can use in preparation and write on my personal statement. Are there any books and podcasts (preferred) or anything I could use as material as it doesn’t seem so obvious compared to other subjects.

Thanks

(pls provide scholarly resources if possible)

When reading about gang violence its often close range shooting. Do gangsters assasinate each other from rooftops and if not why?

How was it back in Al Capone's time or even in the wild west?

I'm mostly interested in "regular" gangs like those in US cities and not cartells in Mexico that can fight an army.

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Hello, I'm a forensic psychology student and a soon-to-be Juvenile Corrections Officer. I'm looking for book recommendations on forensic psychology that relate to diction, tone, and how to approach agitated individuals. More educational readings rather than case re-tellings, if that makes sense. I want to become better at communication when it comes to offenders, and kind of "perfect" the art of that silver tongue needed to be a good negotiator or even just a well-versed individual in the field. Any help is appreciated. Thank you! -Avi

I just passed 12th Std and am actually interested in pursuing criminology

I am a science student in India, Mumbai and just passed std 12 with 71% . I'm not interested in the traditional engineering route and actually am curious about joining law enforcement. I'm looking at criminology as it seems an easier entry to law enforcement compared to UPSC and also captures a lot of my interests.

I am physically quite capable and a state level long distance track athlete, so physical tests are not a worry .

Was hoping to get a little guidance

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Ancient philosopher Aristotle said, "The greatest crimes come from excess and not necessity." The P. Diddy case is a prime example. He had everything a person could ever want and more, but he still had to push further. And it's not an isolated incident, he's been doing this many years. So what causes people to go too far? Why is enough never enough? My theory is desire is like a drug. When you take enough hits, your body adapts and your threshold increases, so you can't get high anymore. You have to increase the dosage even higher and higher to get high again. When you've done as many "freaky orgies" as Diddy has, you can't get off anymore. So you have to raise the stakes and make it even freakier, crazier, more wild.