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Theses Digitization Project

Theses/Dissertations

2008

Criminal behavior

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The Nine Reasons Why Inmates Offend: Rational Choice And Determinism, Anthony Robert Carbo Jan 2008

The Nine Reasons Why Inmates Offend: Rational Choice And Determinism, Anthony Robert Carbo

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The purpose of this study was to consolidate the myriad theories of crime and create a comprehensive list of reasons a person may violate the law. This thesis aimed to accurately identify and categorize the general criminal motivations of sentenced inmates at Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center (GHRC). By administering a survey to sentenced inmates this study supported the research hypothesis that all of the participants would agree that they had committed their illegal act due exclusively to one or more of the nine reasons discussed.


Juvenile Movement Between Activity Nodes, Jill Mary Christie Jan 2008

Juvenile Movement Between Activity Nodes, Jill Mary Christie

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This research will examine the movements of juvenile deliquents residing in the desert communities of Southern California. The purpose of this study was to shed light on the distances routinely traveled by juvenile delinquents to reach their activity places, including recreational locations and school. The research used juveline offender data from an ongoing evaluation of a Riverside County, California youth diversion program. This study examines juveniles in 56 California cities most of which would be classified as rural. By understanding how far juveniles can travel and by what means, it may be possible to gain perspective on how to develop …