CJA 431 Universidad Antonio Narino Criminology Essay

1.)According to Criminologist Robert Merton the crime problem in America is caused by a social structure that holds out the same goals to all its members without giving them equal means to achieve them. Do you agree or disagree with Merton’s Theory?

1. If you agree why?
2. If you disagree, why?

2.)Based on the TedTalk https://youtu.be/8cPRB9XxOlI you watched under Week Three Learning Objects titled TedxPhiladelphia: America’s Juvenile Injustice System, answer the following questions below:

1. In your opinion what ways has the Juvenile Justice System failed young offenders?
2. In your opinion what are three (3) initiatives that the Juvenile Justice System should institute to help young offenders?

Textbook

Adler, F., Mueller, G.O.W., & Laufer, W.S. Criminology. McGraw-Hill Education; 9th edition (2018).

ISBN-13: 978-0078026423

Assigned Readings:

Chapters 7-8