M1D1: Crime Control Model Versus Due Process Model

M1D1: Crime Control Model Versus Due Process Model

Module 1

Image of a criminal opening a bank vault

Some criminologists believe that we should focus more on crime control, while others emphasize the importance of preserving and maintaining robust due process rights of individuals. It may not be possible to balance these perspectives, but it is clear that each perspective is affected by societal context and public perception of crime and the effectiveness of our public policies in deterring and controlling crime.

After reading the assignments and lectures and viewing the PowerPoint presentations, you have a better understanding of the crime control model versus the due process model.

For this discussion create a Venn diagram showing the differences and similarities between the crime control model and the due process model. Then discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both. It is fair to say there is a time and a place for everything, are there situations and circumstances where one model is superior to the other? Be sure to include examples to support your conclusions, challenge each other to look at different crimes from different perspectives.

Illustration of a two pan balance placed in the centre of a mazeAfter your initial post, read and reply to at least TWO other postings made by your classmates with substantial responses that further the discussions. Remember to read and reply to questions from your instructor.

Keep the following in mind when making your posts to the discussion area:

Did you complete all of the elements required in your initial discussion post?
Did you respond to the initial posts of at least two of your fellow students?
Did you acknowledge those who responded to you, including questions from your instructor?
Were all of your posts made on time? That is, was your initial post made before Midnight Eastern Time on Thursday, and were your follow- up posts made before Midnight Eastern Time on Sunday?
Consult the Discussion Posting Guide for information about writing your discussion posts. It is recommended that you write your post in a document first. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors.

This is a post first discussion forum, which means you must submit your initial post before you can view other students posts.

When you are ready to make your initial post, click on “Reply.” Then copy/paste the text into the message field, and click Post Reply.

To respond to a peer, click Reply beneath her or his post and continue as with an initial post.

Evaluation
This discussion will be graded using the SPS Default Discussion Rubric. Please review this rubric, located on the Rubrics page within the Start Here module of the course, prior to beginning your work to ensure your participation meets the criteria in place for this discussion. All discussions combined are worth 20% of your final course grade.