Study & Research Crime and Criminals

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Study & Research Crime and Criminals

This Study Guide consists of approximately 183 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Crime and Criminals.
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1. Don Boys argues that juvenile rapists and murderers should be given the same punishment as adult criminals, including the death penalty. Based on your reading of the viewpoints, do you think that violent juvenile criminals should receive adult sentences? Explain your answer.
2. According to Roger Conner, cities should be allowed to infringe upon the rights of individuals in order to protect the good of society. In your opinion, is this an equal trade? Why or why not? Which circumstances, if any, would justify limiting or suspending the rights of individuals in order to protect the common good?
3. John Leo argues that parental responsibility laws could be the wake-up call some parents need to properly supervise their children. Mary Ann Perga contends that parental responsibility laws would have little effect on changing teen behavior. Do you think parents should be held accountable for their children’s...

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