Criminal Behavior Guide
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Part I –
The Seven Key Theories On Why We Commit Crime
• On this slide make sure to state each of the seven key theories,
explain what they are, and provide an example of each.
Part IIOrganized / Disorganized Killers
• Explain what are the differences between organized and disorganized
killers. Provide an example of each.
Part III –
Psychiatric Disorders Commonly Associated with
Criminal Behavior
• State five psychiatric disorders commonly found in criminal behavior.
You can use the PowerPoint we saw in class for reference. The five
disorders you choose must be from the one we discussed in class.
Additionally, explain WHY these disorders are so common in Criminal
behavior.
Part IV –
Stalkers
• What are the different stalker types and how does their behavior
evolve over time? Discuss the cases of Laura Black/ Richard Farley,
Colleen/ Walter, and Charles “Lee” Redmond/ Nicole.
Part V –
Prison Systems
• Compare and contrast the U.S. Prison system with those from the
following countries: Russia, Mexico, and Peru.
• What aspects of each country’s prison system are strong? Which are
weak?
Part VI –
What are the top 10 problems you noticed with the U.S.
Prison system and how could they be addressed ?
Top 10 Problems
Proposed Solutions to Problems
Part VII –
Juvenile Justice
• On this slide explain what antecedents lead to juveniles committing
more crimes.
• Explain the U.S. Juvenile justice system briefly and how it works.
• How does the U.S. Juvenile justice system compare against the three
other countries we looked at like Mongolia and England?
Part VIII –
Organized Crime
• Briefly explain the history of the following organized crime groups
along with what they do and where the are primarily located: La Cosa
Nostra, Russian Mafia, YaKuZa, Mexican Cartels.
Part IX –
Mass, Spree, and Serial Killers
• Refer back to Dr. Aamodt’s presentation that you modified and
explain briefly the difference between a mass, spree, and serial killer.
Provide an example of each and compare and contrast their
mentalities.