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Criminology Theses and Dissertations
Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.
Sociocultural Factors, Definitions, and Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence Among Latina and Hispanic Women , Vanessa Centelles
Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023
Efficacy of Online Social Movements for Sparking Change: The Case of the Missing Murdered and Indigenous Women Movement (#MMIW) , Kacy A. Bleeker
An Examination of Racial Disparities in Arrest Across Florida Counties, 1998-2018: A Test of the Racial Threat and Political Representation Hypotheses , Xavier D. Burch
The Invisible Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation: Boys and Their Barriers to Access to Services , Amanda L. Connella
Damned & Damned: Examining Vexatious Litigation and the Vexatious Litigant Statute in Florida Courts , Sarah L. Harper
The Contributions of Mental Health Issues, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Adverse Childhood Experiences to Recidivism Among Rural Jail Incarcerees , Lauren N. Miley
Employing Individuals with a Criminal Record: How Prior Experience and Belief in Redeemability Impact Hiring Decisions , Kiera O'Connor
Assessing the Relationship Between True Crime Documentary and Podcast Consumption, Fear of Crime, and Protective Behaviors , Lauren A. Tremblay
Police Officersâ Perceptions of Gunshot Detection Technology , Courtney L. Weber
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
A Macro Social Examination of the Relationship Between Disabilities and Crime Using Neighborhood and County Level Data , Natasha A. Baloch
Integrating Psychopathy into Prominent Developmental/Life-Course Theories , Eva M. Fontaine
Racial Differences in Perceptions of Sanction Severity , Sarah L. Franklin
Juvenile Homicide Offenders: A Life-Course Perspective , Norair Khachatryan
Testing the Protest Paradigm and Racial Threat: Analyzing Articles of BLM Protests in 2014 and 2020 , Rebecca Angela Ruiz
Exploring the Effectiveness of a Life-Skills Program in a Florida Prison Through a Social Bond and General Strain Theory Perspective , Danielle M. Thomas
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
Clean Water for All: Examining Safe Drinking Water Act Violations of Water Systems and Community Characteristics , Junghwan Bae
Morality and Offender Decision-Making: Testing the Empirical Relationship and Examining Methodological Implications , Jacquelyn Burckley
The Ring of Gyges 2.0: How Anonymity Providing Behaviors Affect Willingness to Participate in Online Deviance , Cassandra E. Dodge
A Macro Analysis of Illegal Hunting and Fishing Across Texas Counties: Using an Economic Structural Approach , Leo J. Genco Jr.
Self-Protection in Cyberspace: Assessing the Processual Relationship Between Thoughtfully Reflective Decision Making, Protection Motivation Theory, Cyber Hygiene, and Victimization , C. Jordan Howell
Racial Threat Theory: A Test of the Economic Threat Hypothesis , Carl L. Reeds
Online Perceptions of Panamanian Prisons and Incarcerated persons: An analysis of YouTube user comments , Mahaleth J. Sotelo
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
Toxic Colonialism and Green Victimization of Native Americans: An Examination of the Genocidal Impacts of Uranium Mining , Averi R. Fegadel
Cross-National Incarceration Rates as Behavior of Law , Christopher J. Marier
The Effects of Perceived Motivations and Mental Distress on the Likelihood of Reporting and Engaging in Self-Protective Measures Among Victims of Stalking , Daniela Oramas Mora
Mental Health and In-Prison Experiences: Examining Socioeconomic and Sex Differences in the Effect of Mental Illness on Institutional Misconduct and Disciplinary Segregation , Rachel E. Severson
Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019
Dating Application Facilitated Victimization: An Examination of Lifestyle-Routine Activities, Self-Control, and Self-Efficacy , Vanessa Centelles
Social Constructionism and Cultivation Theory in Development of the Juvenile âSuper-Predatorâ , Elizabeth R. Jackson-Cruz
Bystander Intervention, Victimization, and Routine Activities Theory: An Examination of Feminist Routine Activities Theory in Cyber Space , Jennifer A. Leili
Sexual Assault and Robbery Disclosure: An Examination of Blackâs Theory of the Behavior of Law , Caitlyn N. Muniz
Mass Shootings and Gun Sales: A Study on the Influence of Red and Blue Power , Maria Jose Rozo Osuna
A Multi-dimensional Macrolevel Study of Drug Enforcement Strategies, Heroin Prices, and Heroin Consumption Rates , Alexander G. Toth
Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018
The Impact of a Religious/Spiritual Turning Point on Desistance: A Lifecourse Assessment of Racial/Ethnic Differences , Rhissa Briones Robinson
Political Decisions on Police Expenditures: Examining the Potential Relationship Between Political Structure, Police Expenditures and the Volume of Crime Across US States , Xavier D. Burch
Identifying the Personal and Perceived Organizational Characteristics Associated with Job Satisfaction Among Juvenile Probation Staff , Julie M. Krupa
The Role of Organizational Justice in Predicting Attitudes Toward Body-Worn Cameras in Police Officers , Nathaniel L. Lawshe
Yet Another Ferguson Effect: An Exploratory Content Analysis of News Stories on Police Brutality and Deadly Force Before and After the Killing of Michael Brown , Carl Root
The Role of Race/Ethnicity and Risk Assessment on Juvenile Case Outcomes , Tayler N. Shreve
Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017
Intimate Partner Violence and the Capacity and Desire for Self-Control , Krista Taralynne Brewer
School Shootings in the United States from 1997 to 2012: A Content Analysis of Media Coverage , Victoria N. Iannuzzi
Chronic Runaway Youth: A Gender-Based Analysis , Michelle N. Jeanis
A Test of Wikströmâs Situational Action Theory Using Self-Report Data on Intimate Partner Violence , Lauren Nicole Miley
An Exploratory Study of Macro-Social Correlates of Online Property Crime , Hyojong Song
Female Incarceration and Prison Social Order: An Examination of Gender Differences in Prison Misconduct and In-Prison Punishments , Elisa L. Toman
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Role as Mitigators for Youthful and Non-Youthful Offenders in Capital Sentencing Cases , Jessica R. Trapassi
Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016
Disinhibition, Violence Exposure, and Delinquency: A Test of How Self-Control Affects the Impact of Exposure to Violence , Wyatt Brown
The Guilty But Mentally Ill Verdict: Assessing the Impact of Informing Jurors of Verdict Consequences , Erin Elizabeth Cotrone
The Relationship between Psychopathic Personality Traits and Lying , Jason A. Dobrow
Delving into the Heart of Victimization Risk: Examining the Interactive Relationship between Demographic Factors and Context , Amy Sheena Eggers
A Power Conflict Approach to Animal Cruelty: Examining How Economic Power Influences the Creation of Animal Cruelty Laws , Leonard J. Genco
The Role of Gender in Self-Control and Intimate Partner Violence , Laura Marie Gulledge
The Restrictive Deterrent Effect of Warning Banners in a Compromised Computer System , Christian Jordan-Michael Howell
Tactics of Sexual Control and Negative Health Outcomes , Anna Elizabeth Kleppe
The Applicability of Criminology to Terrorism Studies: An Exploratory Study of ISIS Supporters in the United States , Amanda Marie Sharp Parker
The Path to Violent Behavior: The Harmful Aftermath of Childhood Trauma , Nicholas Michael Perez
The Effects of Racial Bias on Perceptions of Intimate Partner Violence Scenarios , Batya Yisraela Rubenstein
Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015
Reel or Reality? The Portrayal of Prostitution in Major Motion Pictures , Raleigh Blasdell
Psychopathy and Perception of Vulnerability , Barbara Joyce Dinkins
Effect of Empathy on Death Penalty Support in Relation to the Racial Divide and Gender Gap , Brian Godcharles
Exploring the Interactive Effects of Social Learning Theory and Psychopathy on Serious Juvenile Delinquency , Brandy Barenna Henderson
Tampa Electric Company's Big Bend Utility Plant in Hillsborough County, Florida: A Case Study , Lynne M. Hodalski-Champagne
Thirty Year Follow-Up of Juvenile Homicide Offenders , Norair Khachatryan
Organized Crime in Insurance Fraud: An Empirical Analysis of Staged Automobile Accident Rings , Chris Longino
The Role of Social Support in the Disclosure and Recovery Process of Rape Victims , Jessica Nicole Mitchell
Evaluating the Social Control of Banking Crimes: An Examination of Anti-Money Laundering Deficiencies and Industry Success , Erin M. Mulligan
Elite Deviance, Organized Crime, and Homicide: A Cross-National Quantitative Analysis , Carol L.s. Trent
An Evaluation of the Utah First District Mental Health Court: Gauging the Efficacy of Diverting Offenders Suffering With Serious Mental Illness , Stephen Guy VanGeem
Rape, Race, and Capital Punishment in North Carolina: A Qualitative Approach to Examining an Enduring Cultural Legacy , Douglas Wholl
Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014
The Tattoo: A Mark of Subversion, Deviance, or Mainstream Self-Expression? , Jocelyn Camacho
Juvenile and Adult Involvement in Double Parricide and Familicide in the U.S.: An Empirical Analysis of 20 Years of Data , Averi Rebekah Fegadel
Predicting Successful Drug Court Graduation: Exploring Demographic and Psychosocial Factors among Medication-Assisted Drug Court Treatment Clients , Autumn Michelle Frei
Experimentally Evaluating Statistical Patterns of Offending Typology For Burglary: A Replication Study , Lance Edwin Gilmore
Developmental Trajectories of Physical Aggression and Nonaggressive Rule-Breaking among At-risk Males and Females during Late Childhood and Early Adolescence , Eugena Givens
Predicting Fear of Crime using a Multilevel and Multi-Model Approach: A Study in Hillsborough County , Jonathan Maskaly
Public Knowledge and Sentiments about Elite Deviance , Cedric Michel
The Influence of Community Context on Social Control: A Multi-Level Examination of the Relationship between Race/Ethnicity, Drug Offending, and Juvenile Court Outcomes , Jennifer Peck
Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013
Assessing the Relationship Between Hotspots of Lead and Hotspots of Crime , Kimberly L. Barrett
A Life-Course Approach to Sexual Offending: Examining the Continuity of Juvenile Sexual Offending into Adulthood and Subsequent Patterns of Recidivism , Maude Beaudry-Cyr
Examining the link between self-control and misconduct in a multi-agency sample of police supervisors: A test of two theories , Christopher Matthew Donner
The Impact of Hyperfemininity on Explicit and Implicit Blame Assignment and Police Reporting of Alcohol Facilitated Rape in a Sample of College Women , Sarah Ehlke
Rurality and Intimate Partner Homicide: Exploring the Relationship between Place, Social Structure, and Femicide in North Carolina , Amelia Kirkland
Self-Control, Attitudinal Beliefs, and White-Collar Crime Intentions , Melissa Anne Lugo
Zero Tolerance for Marginal Populations: Examining Neoliberal Social Controls in American Schools , Brian Gregory Sellers
State-Corporate Crime in the Democratic Republic of Congo , Veronica Jane Winters
Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012
The Walls Are Closing In: Comparing Property Crime Victimization Risk In Gated And Non-Gated Communities , Nicholas Branic
What Propels Sexual Homicide Offenders? Testing an Integrated Theory of Social Learning and Routine Activities Theories , Heng Choon Chan
A Deadly Way of Doing Business: A Case Study of Corporate Crime in the Coal Mining Industry , Charles Nickolas Stickeler
Deconstructing the "Power and Control Motive": Developing and Assessing the Measurability of Internal Power , Shelly Marie Wagers
Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011
Assessing racial differences in offending trajectories: A life-course view of the race-crime relationship , Michael S. Caudy
Mental Health Courts Effectiveness in Reducing Recidivism and Improving Clinical Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis , Brittany Cross
General Strain Theory and Juvenile Delinquency: A Cross-Cultural Study , Wen-Hsu Lin
General Strain Theory, Race, and Delinquency , Jennifer Peck
Developmental Trajectories of Self-Control: Assessing the Stability Hypothesis , James Vance Ray
Explaining the "Female Victim Effect" in Capital Sentencing Decisions: A Case for Sex-Specific Models of Capital Sentencing Research , Tara N. Richards
A Multilevel Model of Police Corruption: Anomie, Decoupling, and Moral Disengagement , Ruth Zschoche
Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010
The Emotional Guardianship of Foreign-Born and Native-Born Hispanic Youth and Its Effect on Violent Victimization , Amy Sheena Eggers
The Influence of Narcissism and Self-Control on Reactive Aggression , Melissa L. Harrison
Is There an "Innocent Female Victim" Effect in Capital Punishment Sentencing? , Amelia Lane Kirkland
An Analysis of the Influence of Sampling Methods on Estimation of Drug Use Prevalence and Patterns Among Arrestees in the United States: Implications for Research and Policy , Janine Kremling
A Pathway to Child Sex Trafficking in Prostitution: The Impact of Strain and Risk-Inflating Responses , Joan A. Reid
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Criminology and Criminal Justice Theses and Dissertations
Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.
The Risk of Protection: Examining the Contextual Effects of Child Protective Services on Child Maltreatment Fatalities in the U.S. , Cosette Morgan McCullough
Family Mass Murder: An Exploratory Study Of The Role Of Arson , Rachel Rori Rodriguez Spradley
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
Too Feminine for Execution?: Gender Stereotypes and the Mediaâs Portrayal of Women Sentenced to Death , Kelsey M. Collins
Juveniles, Transferred Juveniles, and the Impact of a Criminal Record on Employment Prospects in Adulthood: An Experimental Study , Joanna Daou
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
Why So Long? Examining the Nexus Between Case Complexity and Delay in Floridaâs Death Penalty System , Corey Daniel Burton
The Criminalization of HIV and HIV Stigma , Deanna Cann
Views of Substance Use During Pregnancy: Social Responses to the Issue , Taylor Ruddy
The Spatial Variability of Crime: A Review of Methodological Choice, Proposed Models, and Methods for Illustrating the Phenomenon , Matthew D. Spencer
Community Corrections Officer Decision-Making: An Intersectional Analysis , Amber Leigh Williams Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
The Utility of Using Virtue Locales to Explain Criminogenic Environments , Hunter Max Boehme
Fostering Resilience in Correctional Officers , Jon Thomas Arthur Gist
The Impact of Race/Ethnicity on Sentencing: A Matching Approach , Travis Jones
Unraveling the Temporal Aspects of Victimization: The Reciprocal, Additive, and Cumulative Effects of Direct/Vicarious Victimization on Crime , Yeoju Park
Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019
Media Influence on College Students' Perceptions of the Police , Matilda Foster
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Ohio's Certificate of Relief , Peter Leasure
Trends in the Prevalence of Arrest for Intimate Partner Violence Using the National Crime Victimization Survey , Tara E. Martin
Reading Between the Lines: An Intersectional Media Analysis of Female Sex Offenders in Florida Newspapers , Toniqua C. Mikell
Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018
The Short-Term Self-Control Stability of College Students , Nicholas James Blasco
Developmental Patterns of Religiosity in Relation to Criminal Trajectories among Serious Offenders across Adolescence and Young Adulthood , Siying Guo
Local Incarceration As Social Control: A National Analysis Of Social, Economic, And Political Determinants Of Jail Use In The United States , Heather M. Ouellette
Association Between Perception Of Police Prejudice Against Minorities And Juvenile Delinquency , Kwang Hyun Ra
A Quasi-Experimental Analysis Of School-Based Situational Crime Prevention Measures , Gary Zhang
Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017
Sex Offender Policies that Spin the Revolving Door: An Exploration of the Relationships Between Residence Restrictions, Homelessness, and Recidivism , Deanna Cann
Untangling the Interconnected Relationships between Alcohol Use, Employment, and Offending , Margaret M. Chrusciel
Inmate Time Utilization And Well-Being , Mateja Vuk
Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016
The Socio-Legal Construction Of Adolescent Criminality: Examining Race, Community, And Contextual Factors Through The Lens Of Focal Concerns , Patrick Glen Lowery
The Impact Of Deinstitutionalization On Murders Of Law Enforcement Officers , Xueyi Xing
Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015
Relationships Between Law Enforcement Officer-Involved Vehicle Collisions And Other Police Behaviors , John Andrew Hansen
In the Eye of the Beholder: Exploring the Dialogic Approach to Police Legitimacy , Justin Nix
Criminology on Crimes Against Humanity: A North Korean Case Study , Megan Alyssa Novak
General Strain Theory and Bullying Victimization: Do Parental Support and Control Alleviate the Negative Effects of Bullying , Jonathon Thompson
Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014
Adultification in Juvenile Corrections: A Comparison of Juvenile and Adult Officers , Riane Miller Bolin
Perception of Police in Public Housing Communities , Taylor Brickley
Neighborhood Disorganization and Police Decision-Making in the New York City Police Department , Allison Carter
The Impact of Race on Strickland Claims in Federal Courts in the South , Wyatt Gibson
Lead Exposure and Crime , Tara Elaine Martin
GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER: HAZING, HEGEMONIC MASCULINITY, AND VICTIMIZATION , Toniqua Charee Mikell
Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013
Policing Alcohol and Related Crimes On Campus , Andrea Nicole Allen
Gender and Programming: A Comparison of Program Availability and Participation in U.S. Prisons for Men and Women , Courtney A. Crittenden
Assessing the Impact of the Court Response to Domestic Violence in Two Neighboring Counties , Gillian Mira Pinchevsky
Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012
Criminal Sentencing In the Court Communities of South Carolina: An Examination of offender, Judge, and County Characteristics , Rhys Hester
Examining the Effects of Religiosity and Religious Environments On Inmate Misconduct , Benjamin Dane Meade
Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011
Criminologists' Opinions On Correctional Rehabilitation , Heather M. Ouellette
Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010
A Qualitative Analysis of the Etiology, Manifestation, and Institutional Responses to Self-Injurious Behaviors in Prison , Steven Doty
Theses/Dissertations from 2002 2002
The Effects of Administrative Factors on Police Officer Job Performance , Irick Anthony Geary Jr.
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256 Research Topics on Criminal Justice & Criminology
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đ„ Hot Criminology Research Topics
- The role of media in criminology.
- Cultural explanation of crime.
- Benefits of convict criminology.
- Main issues of postmodern criminology.
- Is criminal behavior affected by the politics?
- How does DAWN collect data?
- The limitations of crime mapping.
- Personality traits that trigger criminal behavior.
- Community deterioration and crime rates.
- Does experimental criminology affect social policy?
đŹ 120 Criminology Research Topics & Ideas
Here are 100 criminology research topics ideas organized by themes.
General Criminology Research Paper Topics
- Criminology as a social science.
- Criminology and its public policies.
- History of criminology.
- Crime commission: legal and social perspectives .
Criminal Psychology Research Topics
- What is the nature of criminal behavior?
- How does the lack of education affect the incarceration rates?
- Childhood aggression and the impact of divorce
- The effect of the upbringing on antisocial adult behavior
- How do gender and cultural background affect oneâs attitude towards drug abuse ?
- Forensic psychology and its impact on the legal system
- What is the role of criminal psychologists?
- Different types of forensic psychological evaluations
- Whatâs the difference between therapeutic and forensic evaluation?
- Does socioeconomic status impact oneâs criminal behavior?
Criminology Research Topics: Theories
- What crimes are typical for what ages?
- How does the type of crime correspond with the level of exerted aggression ?
- What is the connection between citizenship (or lack thereof) and law violation?
- How does education (or lack thereof) correspond with crime level?
- Does employment (or lack thereof) correspond with law violation?
- What is the connection between family status and law violation?
- Does gender affect on the type of law violation?
- How does ownership of firearms correspond with law violation?
- Does immigrant status correlate with law violation?
- Is there a connection between mental health and law violation?
- What are the causes of violence in the society?
- Does the crime rate depend on the neighborhood?
- How does race correspond with the type of crime?
- Do religious beliefs correspond with law violation?
- How does social class correlate with crime rate?
- What are the reasons for the homelessâ improsonment?
- How does weather correspond with law violation?
Criminology Topics on Victimization
- Biological theories of crime: how do biological factors correspond with law violation?
- Classical criminology: the contemporary take on crime, economics, deterrence, and the rational choice perspective.
- Convict criminology: what do ex-convicts have to say on the subject?
- Criminal justice theories: punishment as a deterrent to crime.
- Critical criminology : debunking false ideas about crime and criminal justice.
- Cultural criminology: criminality as the product of culture.
- Cultural transmission theory: how criminal norms are transmitted in social interaction.
- Deterrence theory: how people donât commit crimes out of fear of punishment.
- Rational choice theory : how crime doing is aligned with personal objectives of the perpetrator.
- Feminist Criminology: how the dominant crime theories exclude women.
- Labeling and symbolic interaction theories: how minorities and those deviating from social norms tend to be negatively labeled.
- Life course criminology: how life events affect the actions that humans perform.
- Psychological theories of crime: criminal behavior through the lense of an individualâs personality.
- Routine activities theory : how normal everyday activities affect the tendency to commit a crime.
- The concept of natural legal crime.
- Self-control theory: how the lack of individual self-control results in criminal behavior.
- Social construction of crime: crime doing as social response.
- Social control theory: how positive socialization corresponds with reduction of criminal violation.
- Social disorganization theory: how neighborhood ecological characteristics correspond with crime rates.
- Social learning theory: how (non)criminal behavior can be acquired by observing and imitating others.
- Strain theories : how social structures within society pressure citizens to commit crime.
- Theoretical integration: how two theories are better than one.
Criminology Research and Measurement Topics
- Citation content analysis (CCA): a framework for gaining knowledge from a variety of media.
- Crime classification systems: classification of crime according to the severity of punishment.
- Crime mapping as a way to map, visualize, and analyze crime incident patterns.
- Reports and statistics of crime: the estimated rate of crime over time. Public surveys.
- Drug abuse warning network (DAWN): predicting trends in drug misuse.
- Arrestee drug abuse monitoring (ADAM): drug use among arrestees.
- Edge ethnography: collecting data undercover in typically closed research settings and groups through rapport development or covert undercover strategy.
- Experimental criminology: experimental and quasi-experimental research in the advancement of criminological theory.
- Fieldwork in criminology: street ethnographers and their dilemmas in the field concerning process and outcomes.
- Program evaluation: collecting and analyzing information to assess the efficiency of projects, policies and programs.
- Quantitative criminology: how exploratory research questions, inductive reasoning, and an orientation to social context help recognize human subjectivity.
Criminology Topics on Types of Crime
- Campus crime: the most common crimes on college campuses and ways of preventing them.
- Child abuse : types, prevalence, risk groups, ways of detection and prevention.
- Cybercrime: cyber fraud, defamation, hacking, bullying, phishing.
- Domestic violence: gender, ways of detection and prevention, activism.
- Domestic violence with disabilities.
- Elder abuse: types, prevalence, risk groups, ways of detection and prevention.
- Environmental crime. Natural resource theft: illegal trade in wildlife and timber, poaching, illegal fishing.
- Environmental crime. Illegal trade in ozone-depleting substances, hazardous waste; pollution of air, water, and soil.
- Environmental crime: local, regional, national, and transnational level.
- Environmental crime: climate change crime and corruption.
- Environmental crime: wildlife harming and exploitation.
- Hate crime: how prejudice motivates violence.
- Homicide: what motivates one person to kill another.
- Human trafficking: methods of deception, risk groups, ways of detection and prevention.
- Identity theft : methods, risk groups, ways of detection and prevention.
- Gambling in America.
- Juvenile delinquency: risk groups, prevention policies, prosecution and punishment.
- Juvenile Delinquency: Causes and Effects
- Organizational crime: transnational, national, and local levels. Ways of disrupting the activity of a group.
- Prostitution: risk groups, different takes on prevention policies, activism.
- Robbery: risk groups, ways of prevention, prosecution and punishment.
- Sex offenses: risk groups, types, prevalence, ways of detection and prevention.
- Terrorism: definition, history, countermeasures.
- Terrorism: individual and group activity, ways of detection and prevention.
- Theft and shoplifting : risk groups, ways of detection, prevention policies, prosecution and punishment.
- Counter-terrorism: constitutional and legislative issues.
- White-collar crime: types, ways of detection, prevention policies, prosecution and punishment.
Criminology Topics on Racism and Discrimination
- How systemic bias affects criminal justice?
- How discriminatory portrayal of minority groups in the media affects criminal justice?
- Racial profiling: targeting minority groups on the basis of race and ethnicity.
- Racism and discrimination towards African-Americans.
- Racial profiling: what are the cons? Are there any pros?
- How discriminatory is the UK Court System?
- How discriminatory is the US Court System?
Other Criminology Research Topics
- Corporate crime : the ruling class criminals.
- Genetics: illegal research and its dangers.
- Hate crime: the implications in criminal justice.
- Serial killers : risk groups, ways of detection and prevention.
- Serial killers: portrayal in media.
- Organized crime : how does it affect criminal justice?
- Crime prevention programs.
- Street lighting: does it reduce crime?
- Terrorism prevention technology.
- Identity theft: risk groups, ways of deception, prevention policies.
- Due process model: procedural and substantive aspects.
- Crime control in criminal justice administration.
- Types of drugs: how do they affect the users?
- Smart handheld devices: their function for security personnel.
- Social media: its impact on crime rate.
- Public health: how does criminal justice affect it?
- Psychometric examinations: what is their role in criminal justice?
- National defense in the US.
- National defense in the UK.
- Sexual harassment: the role of activism, ways of responding, prevention and prosecution.
- Substance abuse: military.
- Criminology and criminal justice jobs: a full list.
đ¶ïž Hot Criminal Justice Topics
- The history of modern police.
- Different types of prison systems.
- Is situational crime prevention effective?
- How to prevent wrongful convictions.
- Challenges faced by crime victims.
- The advantages of community corrections.
- How do ethics influence criminal justice?
- Disadvantages of felony disenfranchisement.
- Does correctional system in the USA really work?
- Possible problems of prisoner reentry process.
đ 116 Criminal Justice Research Topics & Questions
Here are some of the most typical and interesting criminal justice issues to dazzle your professor.
- Prison system : the main problems and the hidden pitfalls.
- The question of gender: why are there more men who receive capital punishment than women?
- Kidnapping and ransom: common features, motifs, behavior patterns.
- Crime prevention : key principles.
- Firing a gun: what helps professionals understand whether it was deliberate or happened by accident?
- Cybercrime : the legal perspective.
- Internet vigilantism: revenge leaks.
- Hate crime on the Internet: revenge leaks, trolling, defamation.
- Crime and justice in mass media.
- Parental abduction laws.
- Sex offender registry: pros and cons.
- The deterrence theory and the theory of rational choice : are they relevant in the modern world?
- Sexual assault in schools and workplaces.
- Jury selection: how is it performed?
- Experimental criminology: the latest innovations.
- Wildlife crime: areas of prevalence, ways of prevention.
- Felony disenfranchisement laws: when do they apply?
- The relation between organized crime and corruption.
- Victim services: what help can a victim of a crime get?
- Prison rape and violence: the psychological aspect, ways of prevention.
- Juvenile recidivism: what are the risk groups?
- Forensic science: role and functions in modern criminal justice.
- Shoplifting: how to prevent theft?
- Witness Protection Program: who is eligible and how to protect them.
- Date rape : what are the ways for the victims to seek legal assistance?
- Substance abuse and crime: correlation or causation?
- Identity theft: dangers and consequences in the modern world.
- Online predators: what laws can be introduced to protect kids? Real-life examples.
- Civil and criminal cases: how to differentiate?
- Domestic abuse victims: what laws protect them?
- Elder abuse: what can be done to prevent it?
- The strain theory : the unachievable American dream.
- Concepts of law enforcement: pursuing criminal justice .
- Ethics and criminal justice: the unethical sides of law enforcement.
- The top problems to be solved by law enforcement today.
- Information sharing technology: how has it helped in the fight against terrorism?
- Terrorism in perspective: characteristics, causes, control.
- Serial killers: types.
- Drug use and youth arrests.
- Aggressive behavior: how does it correlate with criminal tendencies?
- Community corrections : are they effective?
- Sentencing: how does it take place?
- Punishment types and the established terms.
- Unwarranted arrest: when is it acceptable?
- Human trafficking in the modern world.
- Human trafficking: current state and counteracts.
- The role of technology in modern forensics.
- Similarities and differences between homicide, murder, and manslaughter.
- Types of offenders: classification.
- Effects of gun control measures in the United States.
- The role of crime mapping in modern criminal justice.
- Male crimes vs female crimes: are they different?
- Prisons: the problems of bad living conditions.
- Victimization : causes and ways of prevention.
- Victimology and traditional justice system alternatives .
- Rape victims: what are their rights?
- Problem-solving courts: what underlying problems do they address?
- Mandatory sentencing and the three-strike rule.
- Have âthree-strikesâ laws been effective and should they be continued?
- Criminal courts: what can be learned from their history?
- Hate crimes: what motivates people to commit them?
- Youth gangs: what is their danger?
- Fieldwork: how is it done in criminology?
- Distributive justice: its place in criminal justice.
- Capital punishment : what can be learned from history?
- Humanities and justice in Britain during 18th century.
- Abolition of capital punishment .
- Criminals and prisonersâ rights.
- Crime prevention programs and criminal rehabilitation .
- Campus crime: what laws and precautions are there against it?
- Criminal trial process: how does it go?
- Crimes committed on a religious basis: how are they punished?
- The code of ethics in the Texas department of criminal justice.
- Comparison between Florida and Marylandâs legislative frameworks .
- Fraud in the scientific field: how can copyright protect the discoveries of researchers?
- Prosecution laws: how are they applied in practice?
- The classification of crime systems.
- Cyberbullying and cyberstalking: what can parents do to protect their children?
- Forgery cases in educational institutions, offices, and governmental organizations.
- Drug courts: how do they work?
Controversial Topics in Criminal Justice
Want your work to be unconventional? Consider choosing one of the controversial topics. You will need to present a number of opposite points of view. Of course, itâs acceptable to choose and promote an opinion that you think stands the best. Just make sure to provide a thorough analysis of all of the viewpoints.
You can also stay impartial and let the reader make up their own mind on the subject. If you decide to support one of the viewpoints, your decision should be objective. Back it up with plenty of evidence, too. Here are some examples of controversial topics that you can explore.
- Reform vs. punishment: which one offers more benefits?
- Restorative justice model : is it the best criminal justice tool?
- The war on drugs: does it really solve the drug problem?
- Criminal insanity: is it a reason enough for exemption from liability?
- Juvenile justice system: should it be eliminated?
- Drug testing on the school ground.
- Police brutality in the United States .
- How to better gun control ?
- Why Gun Control Laws Should be Scrapped.
- Pornography: is it a type of sexual violence?
- Whether death penalty can be applied fairly?
- Jack the Ripper: who was he?
- The modern justice system: is it racist?
- A false accusation: how can one protect themselves from it?
- Concealed weapons: what are the criminal codes of various states?
- Race and crime: is there a correlation?
- Registering sex offenders: should this information be in public records?
- Juvenile delinquency and bad parenting: is there a relation?
- Assessing juveniles for psychopathy or conduct disorder.
- Should all new employees be checked for a criminal background?
- Are delinquency cases higher among immigrant children?
- Restrictive housing: can it help decongest prisons?
- Homegrown crimes: is there an effective program against them?
- Prostitution: the controversy around legalization .
- Eyewitness testimony: is it really helpful in an investigation?
- Youthful offenders in boot camps: is this strategy effective?
- Predictive policing: is it effective?
- Selective incapacitation: is it an effective policy for reducing crime?
- Social class and crime: is there a relation?
- Death penalty: is it effective in crime deterrence?
- Extradition law: is it fair?
- Devious interrogations: is deceit acceptable during investigations?
- Supermax prisons: are they effective or just cruel?
- Zero tolerance: is it the best policy for crime reduction?
- Marijuana decriminalization: pros and cons.
- Marijuana legalization in the US .
Now that you have looked through the full list of topics, choose wisely. Remember that sometimes itâs best to avoid sensitive topics. Other times, a clever choice of a topic will win you extra points. It doesnât depend on just the tastes of your professor, of course. You should also take into account how much relevant information there is on the subject. Anyway, the choice of the topic of your research is up to you. Try to find the latest materials and conduct an in-depth analysis of them. Donât forget to draw a satisfactory conclusion. Writing may take a lot of your time and energy, so plan ahead. Remember to stay hydrated and good luck!
Now, after we looked through the topic collections on criminology and criminal justice, it is time to turn to the specifics in each of the fields. First, letâs talk more extensively about criminology. If you are training to be a criminologist, you will study some things more deeply. They include the behavior patterns of criminals, their backgrounds, and the latest sociological trends in crime.
In the field of criminology, the specialties are numerous. Thatâs why itâs difficult to pinpoint one career that represents a typical member of the profession. It all depends on the background of a criminologist, their education, and experience.
A criminologist may have a number of responsibilities at their position. For example, they might be called forth to investigate a crime scene. Participation in autopsies is unpleasant yet necessary. Interrogation of suspects and subsequent criminal profiling is another essential duty.
Some professionals work solely in research. Others consult government agencies or private security companies. Courts and law firms also cooperate with criminologists. Their job is to provide expert opinion in criminal proceedings. Some of them work in the prison systems in order to oversee the rehabilitation of the convicted.
Regardless of the career specialty , most criminologists are working on profiling and data collection. A criminologist is another word for an analyst. They collect, study, and analyze data on crimes. After conducting the analysis, they provide recommendations and actionable information.
A criminologist seeks to find out the identity of the person who committed the crime. The time point of a crime is also important, as well as the reason for it. There are several areas covered by the analysis of a criminologist. The psychological behavior of the criminal or criminals is closely studied. The socio-economic indicators are taken into account. There are also, of course, the environmental factors that may have facilitated the crime.
Some high-profile cases require a criminologist to correspond with media and PR managers extensively. Sometimes criminologists write articles and even books about their findings. However, it should be noted that the daily routine of a professional in the field is not so glamorous. Most criminologists do their work alone, without the attention of the public.
The research a criminologist accumulates during their work is extensive. It doesnât just sit there in a folder on their desk, of course. The collected statistics are used for developing active criminal profiles that are shared with law enforcement agencies. It helps to understand criminal behavior better and to predict it. Thatâs why a criminologistâs work must be precise and accurate for it to be practical and useful. Also, criminology professionals must have a good grasp of math and statistics.
Thinking of a career in criminology? You will need to, at the very least, graduate from college. There, youâll master mathematics, statistics, and, of course, criminology. An associateâs degree may get you an entry-level position. But the minimum entry-level requirement is usually the bachelorâs degree. The best positions, though, are left for the professionals with a masterâs degree or a PhD.
Just having a degree is not enough. To succeed as a criminologist, you will require all your intelligence, commitment, and the skill of analyzing intricate situations. An aspiration to better the society will go a long way. You will need to exercise your creative, written, and verbal communication skills, too. An analytical mind will land you at an advantage.
Criminology: Research Areas
Times change and the world of crime never ceases to adapt. The nature of criminal transgression is evolving, and so do the ways of prosecution. Criminal detection, investigation, and prevention are constantly advancing. Criminology studies aim to improve the practices implemented in the field.
There are six unified, coordinated, and interrelated areas of expertise. Within each, the professionals are busy turning their mastery into knowledge and action.
The first research area is the newest worry of criminology â cybercrime. The impact of this type of crime is escalating with every passing day. Thatâs why itâs crucial for the law enforcement professionals to keep up to date with the evolving technology. Cybercrime research is exploring the growing threat of its subject at all levels of society. Cybercrime may impact people on both personal and governmental levels. Cybercrime research investigates the motivation and methodology behind the offenses and finds new ways to react.
The second research area is counter fraud. Crimes that fall under this category include fraud and corruption. The questions that counter fraud research deals with are many. How widely a crime is spread, what method is best to fight it, and the optimal courses of action to protect people and organizations.
The third research area is that of forensics. The contemporary face of justice has been changed by forensic science beyond recognition. Nowadays, itâs much harder for criminals to conceal their activity due to evolved technologies. The research in forensics is utilizing science in the identification of the crime and in its reconstruction. It employs such techniques as DNA recovery, fingerprinting, and forensic interviewing.
What is forensic interviewing? It helps find new ways to gather quality information from witnesses and crime scenes. It also works on developing protocols that ensure the protection of this human data and its correct interpretation by police.
The fourth research area is policing. Police service is facing a lot of pressing issues nowadays due to budget cuts. At the same time, police officers still need to learn, and there are also individual factors that may influence their work.
The fifth research area is penology. Itâs tasked with exploring the role of punishment in the criminal justice system. Does punishment aid the rehabilitation of perpetrators, and to what extent? The answer will help link theory to practice and thus shape how criminal justice practitioners work.
The sixth research area is that of missing persons. Before a person goes missing, they may display a certain pattern of behavior. The study of missing persons helps to identify it. The results will determine the handling of such cases.
Now that we know what criminology is, itâs time to talk about criminal justice.
While criminology focuses on the analysis of crime, criminal justice concentrates on societal systems. Its primary concern is with the criminal behavior of the perpetrators. For example, in the USA, there are three branches of the criminal justice system. They are police (aka law enforcement), courts, and corrections. These branches all work together to punish and prevent unlawful behavior. If you take up a career in criminal justice, expect to work in one of these fields.
The most well-known branch of criminal justice is law enforcement. The police force is at the forefront of defense against crime and misdemeanor. They stand against the criminal element in many ways. For instance, they patrol the streets, investigate crimes, and detain suspects. Itâs not just the police officers who take these responsibilities upon themselves. There are also US Marshals, ICE, FBI Agents, DEA, and border patrol. Only after the arrest has been made, the perpetrator enters the court system.
The court system is less visible to the public, but still crucial to the criminal justice system. Its main purpose is to determine the suspectâs innocence or guilt. You can work as an attorney, lawyer, bailiff, judge, or another professional of the field. In the court, if you are a suspect, you are innocent until proven guilty. You are also entitled to a fair trial. However, if they do find you guilty, you will receive a sentence. Your punishment will be the job of the corrections system.
The courts determine the nature of the punishment, and the corrections system enforces it. There are three elements of the corrections system: incarceration, probation, and parole. They either punish or rehabilitate the convicts. Want to uptake a career in corrections? You may work as, including, but not limited to: a parole officer, a prison warden, a probation officer, and a guard.
đ Criminal Justice: Research Areas
The research areas in criminal justice are similar, if not identical, to those of criminology. After all, those are two very closely related fields. The one difference is that criminal justice research has more practical than theoretical applications. But itâs fair to say that theory is the building blocks that practice bases itself on. One is impossible without the other unless the result you want is complete chaos.
So, the question is â what topic to choose for the research paper? Remember that the world of criminal justice is constantly changing. Choosing a subject for research in criminal justice, consider a relevant topic. There are many pressing issues in the field. Exploring them will undoubtedly win you points from your professor. Just make sure to choose a direction that will give you the opportunity to show off both your knowledge and your analytical skills.
Not sure that your original research direction will be appreciated? Then choose one of the standard topics. Something that is widely discussed in the media. And, of course, make sure that you are truly interested in the subject. Otherwise, your disinterest will translate into your writing, which may negatively affect the overall impression. Also, itâs just more enjoyable to work on something that resonates with you.
What can you do with your research paper? Literally anything. Explore the background of the issue. Make predictions. Compare the different takes on the matter. Maybe there are some fresh new discoveries that have been made recently. What does science say about that?
Also, remember to backup all your arguments with quotes and examples from real life. The Internet is the best library and research ground a student could hope for. The main idea of the paper, aka the thesis, must be proven by enough factual material. Otherwise, itâs best to change your research direction.
And, of course, donât put it all off till the last minute. Make a plan and stick to it. Consistency and clever distribution of effort will take you a long way. Good luck!
đ€ Criminal Justice Research FAQs
Criminological and criminal justice research are the scientific studies of the causes and consequences, extent and control, nature, management, and prevention of criminal behavior, both on the social and individual levels.
Criminal justice and criminology are sciences that analyze the occurrence and explore the ways of prevention of illegal acts. Any conducted personal research and investigation should be supported by the implemented analytical methods from academic works that describe the given subject.
There are six interrelated areas of criminology research:
- Cybercrime research makes law enforcement professionals keep up to date with the evolving technology.
- Counter fraud research investigates cases of fraud and corruption.
- Forensics research utilizes science: DNA recovery, fingerprinting, and forensic interviewing.
- Research in policing investigates individual factors that may influence the work of police officers.
- Penology explores the role of punishment in the criminal justice system.
- The study of missing persons helps to identify patterns of victimsâ behavior.
There are seven research methods in criminology:
- Quantitative research methods measure criminological and criminal justice reality by assigning numerical values to concepts to find patterns of correlation, cause and effect.
- Survey research collects information from a number of persons via their responses to questions.
- Experimental research assesses cause and effect in two comparison groups.
- Cross-sectional research studies one group at one point in time.
- Longitudinal research studies the same group over a period of time.
- Time-series designs study the same group at successive points in time.
- Meta-analysis employs quantitative analysis of findings from multiple studies.
The basis of criminological theory is criminological research. It influences the development of social policies and defines criminal justice practice.
Criminological research doesnât just enable law students to develop analytical and presentational skills. The works of criminal justice professionals, scholars, and government policymakers dictate the way law enforcement operates. The newest ideas born out of research identify corrections and crime prevention, too.
Here is a step-by-step instruction on how to write a criminal justice research paper:
- Choose a topic
- Read the materials and take notes
- Come up with a thesis
- Create an outline for your work
- Draft the body
- Start with a cover page, an abstract, and an intro
- List the methods you used, and the results you got
- Include a discussion
- Sum it up with a conclusion
- Donât forget a literature review and appendices
- Revise, proofread, and edit
The most common types of methodologies in criminal justice research include:
- Observation of participants.
- Surveys and interviews.
- Observation of focus groups.
- Conducting experiments.
- Analysis of secondary data and archival study.
- Mixed (a combination of the above methods).
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Are you taking criminology in college, and it is time to work on your dissertation, but it appears challenging? Many university students get stuck even before starting, but there is no need to worry because we are here to hold your hand. The first, and we must emphasize, most crucial step, is picking the title of your dissertation. So, how do you select the right criminology dissertation topic?
The best title should be unique, interesting, and have ample resources to help you craft a paper that will impress your professor and the assessment committee. To make selecting the best easier, we have picked the hottest 167 criminology dissertation ideas for you. Keep reading to identify the preferred option and use it as it is or tweak a little to fit your preference.
Criminology Dissertation Ideas on Terrorism
- Religious ideologies: Can they be a source of terrorism?
- Analyzing the relationship between media and terrorism.
- Political tensions: Are they to blame for the ever-growing number of militias on the globe?
- Comparing the trends of terror in the 19 th and 20 th centuries: A literature review.
- What are the leading causes and motivations of terrorism?
- Analyzing literature on identity theft and social media.
- What motivates women to join ISIS?
- Comparing male and female serial killers: What are the main differences?
- How does the US respond to terror threats?
- The US efforts to combat terror after the 9/11 attack: Are they effective?
- Was the US justified in killing Osama Bin Laden instead of taking him to court?
- Comparing two known terror networks of your choice in different countries.
- Terrorism from the viewpoint of international law.
- Islamic charities: Are they the main sources of finance for terrorists?
- Are recent attacks by Hamas and Israel acts of terrorism?
Criminology Dissertation Ideas about Drugs
- Analyzing the relationship between people of various backgrounds and police.
- What are the most effective methods of preventing drug trafficking internationally?
- Analyzing the effectiveness of drug courts.
- Reversible and irreversible impacts of drug abuse.
- People incarcerated for drug abuse: What are the impacts on their children?
- Club culture: How does it enhance drug abuse in the society?
- Preventing drug abuse in society: Which is more effective between voluntary learning and mandatory examination?
- Reviewing the harm done to society by drugs.
- Comparing the impacts of cannabis and alcohol on a person’s behavior.
- The most abused drugs and their effects on societal behavior.
- Cannabis and deviant behavior among youths: What is the relationship?
- Cannabis legalization: Is it a good idea? What should we expect in the coming years?
- Drug use and youth arrests: A case study of Paris, France.
- Comparing drug court operations in the UK and USA.
- War on drugs in the US: Can it solve the problem of drug abuse and crime?
- Drug testing in school.
- The influence of drugs on sexual assaults.
- Prostitution: A study of the main risk groups in the UK.
- Drug traffic tracking strategies used in the UK.
- Drug abuse in prison cells: What are the causes and effects?
Criminal Law EPQ Questions
- Harassment in school and workplace: What are the main strategies adopted to address the problem in the UK?
- Homicides: A review of motivations that make people kill.
- Are the strategies adopted by your state enough to counter juvenile delinquency?
- What is the relationship between crime in Texas and people living with mental disorders?
- Domestic violence: What are the rights of victims?
- How can the marginalized get access to justice? A case study of the Netherlands.
- A study of the main types of robberies reported in the US in the 20 th century.
- Arson investigations: How do investigators determine whether the fire was deliberate or accidental?
- What is the relationship between substance abuse and poor schooling?
- What causes addiction among cannabis users?
- What is the effectiveness of witness programs in criminal justice? A closer look at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
- Robbery: What are the main risk groups, methods of prevention, and prosecution?
- What is the effectiveness of the International Criminal Court in achieving its mandate?
- Should employers check an all applicants’ criminal history during recruitment?
- The extradition law in the United States: Is it fair?
- Maximum-security prisons: Are they justified or simply cruel?
- A study of incarcerated parent’s responsibilities. How do they cope?
Masters Dissertation Ideas for Criminology
- Death penalty in the justice system: Is it effective in crime prevention.
- The rising rates of mass shootings in the US: What are the main causes?
- Studying the impact of genocidal acts on the cohesiveness of society.
- Police shootings: Comparing top three cases in the US and the UK.
- Sex offenses: Which are the main risk groups, prevalence, and prevention efforts?
- How corruption affects the social, political and economy of a country.
- Why are most crimes in the US and UK mainly committed by the youths?
- US vs. China’s criminal justice system: What are the main differences?
- Are the current US laws on criminology effective?
- A review of the British criminology curriculum: What needs to be improved?
- Analyzing the relationship between education levels and crime levels in a country of your choice.
- What is the relationship between ownership of guns and law violations?
- Law enforcement and criminology: What are the differences?
- Does racial abuse of international students and immigrants motivate them to join criminal gangs?
- Using culture to mold responsible citizens: A case study of communities in Georgia, Europe.
Forensic Psychology Dissertation Ideas
- A comprehensive analysis of competence to stand trial concept and its application in the UK.
- The age of criminal culpability: A review of the effectiveness of this idea in criminal justice.
- The ethics of death penalty: A review of the literature.
- Studying the mind of a criminal on death row: What goes in the mind of a person on a death row hours before execution?
- Should the death penalty be used on juveniles?
- What are the chances that a person on death row can change into a law-abiding citizen?
- How does memory impact eyewitness testimony?
- Analyzing the strategies used by the justice system to evaluate the reports of eyewitnesses.
- Methods used in the UK to protect eyewitnesses.
Criminology Dissertation Ideas Mental Health
- What role do guardians play in crime prevention in society?
- A review of criminological theory in the US justice system.
- A comprehensive analysis of how persons exposed to alcohol perform in different areas of their lives.
- Sexual violence use as a weapon of armed conflict: A literature review.
- Drug abuse and media: Should media that promote the use of hard drugs be controlled?
- How effective are the methods used in rehab to counter drug addiction?
- A review of delinquent cases among immigrant teenagers in the UK.
- Why do college students engage in cases of arson?
- Evaluating how prejudice motivates violence.
- Is it possible to remain neutral in mental criminal case trials?
- Is it possible to eliminate the problem of drug abuse and related crime?
- Solitary confinement for drug traffickers: What are the implications?
Criminology Dissertation Ideas UK
- How does the UK government respond to terror threats?
- Rehabilitation centers in the UK: What roles do they play in addressing crime?
- Racial stereotyping and crime in the UK: What is the relationship?
- A discourse evaluation: How has coronavirus shaped crime in the UK?
- Do urban settings in the UK act as breeding grounds for criminals?
- A critical review of the police force and crime in the UK.
- Interrogation by police officers: How does it work?
- A study of the main categories of crime in the UK.
- A review of the latest innovations in experimental criminology.
- Identify theft in the UK: What are the main consequences for perpetrators?
- Online child predators: How effective are the UK laws in protecting children?
- Is it possible to have a crime-free society?
- Which crime has a greater impact on society in the UK? Comparing street crimes and white-collar crimes.
- A review of the main principles applied in crime prevention in the UK justice system.
Controversial Criminology Dissertation Topics
- The less explored world of male rape in the society.
- Abortion: Should it be categorized as a crime?
- Parental separation: How does it result in future violence?
- Information sharing technology: How does it help fight the problem of terrorism?
- Back lives matter campaigns: Were they marred with violence instead of search for justice?
- Coronavirus has accelerated crime in the society more than any other time in the past.
- Do prisons help to correct bad behavior for the incarcerated?
- Facebook helps to encourage more negative behavior than promoting socialization.
- Domestic violence: Who suffers more between men and women?
- Human trafficking has one main role of sexual exploitation.
- On domestic violence, the law is subjective on males.
- The government should increase the age limit for citizens to acquire national IDs.
- Social media is the main source of moral panic in society.
- Music is a major contributor to crime in society.
Criminology Dissertation Ideas on Domestic Violence
- Theoretical perspectives on domestic violence.
- Applying the control balance theory in domestic violence.
- Popular culture and domestic violence: Are they related?
- The effects of homelessness on domestic violence: A case study of Texas.
- A review of cross-cultural perspectives on domestic violence.
- Comparing the rates of domestic violence in the US and India.
- Trends of domestic violence in Spain.
- Analyzing the main legal issues for women who are victims of domestic violence.
- A review of domestic violence within the military families.
- Analyzing police decision-making factors when dealing with domestic cases.
- Male victims of domestic violence: Why do most of them opt to keep quiet and stick with abusive partners?
- Mothers who kill: What are the motivating factors?
- Postpartum depression and domestic violence: How are they related?
Interesting Criminology Dissertation Titles
- Comparing the impacts of crime to those of natural disasters: A literature review.
- Is the education system in the globe failing in shaping good morals?
- A review of sexual aggression by women in ASIA.
- Acquainting rape perpetrators on bail terms: Is it acceptable? What does the law say?
- Regulating prostitution in the society: Is it enough to reduce crime?
- Corruption comes from limitations.
- A study of the connections between law violation and family status.
- Prostitution regulation: Can it stop crime?
- Use of expert testimony in domestic violence cases.
- Should we ban police from carrying guns in public?
- How does systemic bias impact criminal justice?
- Genetics: A comprehensive review of illegal researches and associated dangers.
- Assessing the effectiveness of street lighting in reducing crime.
- What role do psychometric assessments play in criminal justice?
- Is crime rate related to neighborhoods? A literature review.
- How has counterfeiting changed with the development of new technologies?
Criminology Dissertation Ideas about Prisons
- Forced labor among prisoners: Is it a good method of correction?
- Why is drug violence a problem in many US jails?
- A review of prison gangs in a prison of your choice.
- Training correctional officers in the UK: How effective is the training in enhancing the efficiency of correctional facilities?
- A review of the efforts used to address child molesters in prison.
- A review of study programs offered in prisons.
- Healthcare system in the UK prisons: Is it effective?
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Anonymous by request | 2009 | Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy: An examination of the process-based model in understanding what influences suspect perceptions | |
Nall, A | 2017 | The Identification & Ranking of Organised Crime Groups and Members: Combining the Crime Harm Index (CHI) and Social Network Analysis (SNA) | |
Antoine, B | 2016 | The Rise and Fall of Hotspots of Homicide in the Port-of-Spain Division: changes over time in characteristics of murder | |
Bardsley, G | 2021 | Can Crime and Detections be counted differently: Demonstrating the Cambridge Consensus Statement for Counting Crime and Detections in Devon & Cornwall | |
Barnham, L | 2016 | Targeting Perpetrators of Partner Abuse in Thames valley: a two year follow up of crime harm escalation | |
Beutgen, A | 2019 | Swedish police officersâ views of selected evidence-based policing research findings | |
Bitters, F | 2021 | Children on Child Protection Plans: Are the Police Missing Opportunities to Intervene Earlier and Failing to Prevent Future Harm? | |
Bland, M | 2014 | Targetting Escalation in Common Domestic Abuse: How Much if Any? | |
Bolduc, M | 2024 | Are Police Agencies in Quebec, Canada, Ready to Integrate Actuarial Forecasting Models? An Exploratory Study About the Suspectsâ Releasing Decision-Making Process of SĂ»retĂ© du Quebec Officers | |
Bradley, K | 2024 | Do Trauma-Informed Investigation Teams in One Hospital Increase Detection, Reduce Repeat Victimisation, and Reduce Recidivism: A Comparative Study | |
Calder, S | 2024 | Serious Further Offence Reviews: Understanding the Perceptions of Probation Practitioners and Decision-Makers | |
Carden, R | 2012 | Car Key Burglaries: An Exploratory Analysis | |
Chalkley, R. | 2015 | Predicting serious domestic assaults and murder in Dorset | |
Chilton, S. | 2011 | Randomised Controlled Trial using Conditional Cautioning as a response to Domestic Abuse | |
Clark, B | 2021 | Reassurance Contacts by Local Police Officers with Victims of Vehicle Crime and Cycle Theft: A Block Randomised Control Trial | |
Clark, D | 2015 | Tracking the victims of Boiler-room Fraud â Citizens at risk! | |
Cornelius, N | 2015 | Perceptions of domestic abuse victims to police disposals post-arrest by conditional caution, simple caution or no further action | |
Cowan, D | 2018 | What is the context of police and court diversion in Victoria and what opportunities exist for increasing police diversion of offenders? | |
De Brito, C | 2016 | Will Providing Tracking Feedback on Hot Spot Patrols Affect the Amount of Patrol Dosage Delivered? | |
Donohoe, C | 2024 | Identifying children at risk of committing serious violence | |
Drover, P | 2014 | Leading and Testing Body worn Video in Wolverhampton | |
Etheridge, P | 2015 | An Exploratory Study of the Application of the Cambridge Harm Index (CHI) to Crime Data in South Yorkshire | |
Foster, J | 2020 | 'An Exploratory Study of How Practitioners in UK Fire and Rescue Services Working with Children and Young People Who Set Fires Identify Clients Requiring Psychosocial Interventions' | |
Giles, E | 2020 | Resettlement: a postcode lottery? An exploratory study of the geographical and socioeconomic factors impacting desistance from crime | |
Gordon, J | 2022 | Targeting High-Harm Victim-Offenders for Offender Management to Reduce Harm: A BCU-Level Analysis | |
Hale, J | 2024 | Tracking Crime Harm by Phone Numbers of Customers of Drug Dealers: Analysing Changes from Before to After Arrest of Drug Dealers | |
Hallworth, J | 2016 | 'County Lines': and Exploratory analysis of migrating drug gang offenders in North Essex | |
Henstock, D | 2015 | Testing the effects of body-born video on police use of force during arrest: a randomised controlled trial | |
Hobday, J | 2014 | TARGETING REASONS FOR REJECTING RANDOM ASSIGNMENT IN AN RCT | |
Hodgkinson, W | 2021 | Comparing Two Different Alarm Systems for High-Risk Domestic Abuse Victims: A Randomised Controlled Trial | |
Jackson, M | 2010 | Murder Concentration and Distribution Patterns in London An Exploratory Analysis of Ten Years of Data | |
Jackman, R | 2015 | Measuring harm in a cohort of sex offenders in Norfolk | |
Jarman, R. | 2012 | Could conditional cautions be used as a suitable intervention for certain cases | |
Jones, A. | 2016 | Tracking Investigative Outcomes of Sexual offences in British Transport Police by the Medium of reporting | |
Keating, R | 2022 | Managing High-Risk Suspects In Custody: A Legal and Operational Analysis | |
Knight, C | 2022 | Mapping public place reported crime and harm against women and girls | |
Kruger, S | 2023 | Exploring Persistence and Barriers to Desistance for Young Offenders in Isiolo, Kenya | |
Langley, B. | 2013 | A randomised control trial comparing the effects of procedural justice to experienced utility theories in airport security stops | |
Lawes, D. | 2014 | Targeting Traffic Enforcement with a Collision Harm Index: A Descriptive Study in the City Of London | |
Lay, W | 2021 | Reducing Repeat Harm: Forecasting high-harm victims for prevention and protection | |
Leggetter, M | 2021 | Implementing a Hot Spot Targeting Alarm System A Participant Observation Case Study | |
Lekare, A | 2024 | Exploring common risk factors associated with shootings with lethal outcomes in street gang milieus in Sweden | |
Macbeth, E. | 2015 | Evidence-Based vs Experience-Based Targeting of Crime and Harm Hotspots in Northern Ireland | |
McAuliffe, K | 2024 | 'Frequency and Harm: An Exploratory Analysis of Missing Children' | |
McDonagh, R | 2022 | The changing profile of Modern Slavery crime: Tracking outcomes in Investigations by the Metropolitan Police 2016 â 2021 | |
McKee, J. | 2021 | Testing the effects of delivering procedural justice by reassurance telephone calls to victims of screened out vehicle crime: evidence from a randomised controlled trial | |
Nethercott, C. | 2020 | âLife on the Bookâ (The lived experience of the high-risk, category A prisoner) | |
Olphin, T. | 2014 | Solving Violent Crime: Targeting Factors that Predict Clearance of Non-Domestic Violent Offences | |
Ottaro, P | 2024 | Targeting Hot Spots and Harm Spots in a Mass Transit System in Canada: A Tale of the City of Edmonton | |
Paine, C. | 2012 | Solvability Factors in Dwelling Burglaries in Thames Valley | |
Parkinson, J. | 2012 | Managing Police Performance in England and Wales: Intended and Unintended Consequences | |
Platz, D. | 2016 | The Impact of a value education programme in a police recruit training academy: a randomised trial. | |
Pugh, M | 2022 | Criminal Records of Persons Stopped and Searched on Suspicion of Drug Crimes: A Racial Disparity Analysis | |
Ralph, M | 2022 | Tracking Stalking for High Harm Outcomes: A 365-Day Follow-up Analysis | |
Routledge , G | 2015 | A Protocol and Phase I Experimental Trial: The Checkpoint Desistance Programme in Durham | |
Ross, N | 2022 | A descriptive study of harm levels among registered sex offenders over four years following conviction | |
Rowland, J | 2012 | What happens after arrest for Domestic Abuse: A Prospective Longitudinal Analysis of over 2,200 Cases | |
Rowlinson, T | 2015 | An An Observational Process Study of a Short Programme for lower-risk Domestic Abuse Offenders under Conditional Caution in the Hampshire CARA Experiment | |
Scott, C | 2015 | Patterns and Concentrations of Risk in Reported Police Pursuit Incidents in New Zealand | |
Seif, J | 2022 | The Effects of a Cadet Training Component on Police Attitudes: A Randomized Controlled Trial | |
Sharp, S | 2016 | Pickpocketing on The Railway: Targeting solvable cases | |
Sloan, A | 2020 | The pursuit of cohesion: An exploratory study of the values of, and relationship between, Heads of Security and Heads of Safety in prisons | |
Smith, C | 2016 | A Case Control Analysis of Offenders Issued with Domestic Violence Protective Orders (DVPOs) in Hertfordshire | |
Stephens, R | 2024 | A study using Situation Action Theory (SAT) to explore prisoner violence in High Security Prisons | |
Stevens, I | 2024 | Exploring the concept of 'the Third Place' in prison | |
Thompson, I | 2016 | The Impact of Procedural Justice Training on First Year Constables' Interactions with Citizens: an RCT | |
Thornton, S | 2011 | Predicting Serious Domestic Assaults and Murder in the Thames Valley | |
Urwin, S | 2016 | Algorithmic Forecasting of Offender Dangerousness for Police Custody Officers | |
Vo, Quoc Thanh | 2015 | 6000 Cases of Missing and Absent Persons: Patterns of Crime Harm and Priorities for Resource Allocation | |
Weems, J | 2013 | Testing PCSO Cocooning of Near Repeat Burglary Locations | |
Whinney, A | 2015 | A descriptive analysis of Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs) for reducing the future harm of domestic abuse in Suffolk | |
Whiting, M | 2014 | Police Organisational Cultures and Inter-force Collaboration | |
Williams, S | 2015 | Do visits or time spent in hot spots patrol matter most? A randomised controlled trial in West Midland Police | |
Wright, M | 2021 | Tracking the Accuracy of Assessing High Risk Offenders for Intimate Partner Violence: A Ten-Year Analysis | |
Young, J | 2014 | Implementation of a Randomized Controlled Trial in Ventura, California- A Body-Worn Video Camera Experiment | |
Zimmermann, B | 2011 | Educational Level of Law Enforcement Officers and Frequency of Citizen Complaints: A Systematic Review |
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Cleaning the Dirty Pool: Testing Interaction Effects Using Different Panel Model Specifications , Rhiannon Berry
Exploring Evidentiary Approaches and Reform Potential in the Allies in Change Program for Abusive Intimate Partners , Julie Melissa Conner
An Examination of the Impact of Court-Appointed Fines and Fees: How Governmental Reliance on These Expenses is Harming Vulnerable Communities , Rachel Elizabeth Couche
Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023
Do Frameworks Matter? Testing the Framing Effect on Public Support for Prison Pell Grants , Natalie Miles Burke
Community Supervision: Perspectives of Probation and Parole Officers and Supervisors on Key Supervision Approaches and Policy Changes , Asianna Nelson
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
Examining Probation Lengths in Philadelphia, PA , Madeline Grace Davis
A Walk in the Park: A Spatial Analysis of Crime and Portland Parks , Cheyenne Pamela Hodgen
Testing the LS/CMI for Predictive Accuracy: Does Age Matter? , Sandra Stephanie Lawlor
A Day Late and a Dollar Short: Examining Perceptions of Which Exonerees Deserve Compensation , Alexandra Pauline Olson
The Effect of Peer Relationships and Cyberbullying Victimization on Young Adults' Propensity to Cyberbully , Taaj Weraphorn Orr
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
Identifying the Cost of Preventable Chronic Disease in Prison: Can Illness Prevention of Adults in Custody Save Money? , Molly Bineham
Is More Always Better? A Look at Visitation and Recidivism , Teriin Lee
Open Crime Maps: How Are Police Departments Doing So Far? , Khaing Sandee Lynn
Incarceration and Suicide: Do the Risk Factors Differ for Civilians and Veterans? , Rheannon Gail Ramsey
Marijuana-related Crime in Oregon Following Legalization of Recreational Use , Ana Alicia Soto
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
A Systematic Content Analysis of the Justice Reinvestment Programs Across Oregon Counties , Lorena Ambriz
Juveniles in the Interrogation Room: Defense Attorneys as a Protective Factor , Caitlin Noelle August
Time Series Analysis Evaluating Mortality Rates and the Differences of How States Investigate Deaths , Jordan M. Bruhn
Intimate Partner Violence Risk Assessment: the Additive Value of Victim Reported Risk , Jennifer Joanne Johnson
Correctional Quackery: a Study of Program Availability and Inmate Assaults in Adult Correctional Facilities , Casey Jay Legere
Identifying Typologies of Failure to Appear , Ciara McGlynn
Understanding Fare Evasion Defendant Compliance: an Assessment of Criminal Records , Nataly Nunez Vasquez
Crime Risk near Reported Homeless Encampments: a Spatial Analysis , Kortney Lynn Russell
Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019
Spatial Analysis of Burglary and Robbery Crime Concentration Near Mass-Transit in Portland , Bryce Edward Barthuly
An Evaluation of Clackamas County's Transition Center Using Propensity Score Modeling , Alicia de Jong McKay
Situational Context of Police Use of Deadly Force: a Comparison of Black and White Subjects of Fatal Police Shootings , Shana Lynn Meaney Ruess
Effects of Regulation Intensity on Marijuana Black Market After Legalization , Sikang Song
Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018
An Assessment of Sentencing Disparities among American Indians within the Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Federal Circuit Courts , Makenzie Laron Aaby
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Justice Reinvestment Legislation in Oregon: Analyses of State and County Implementation , Christopher Wade Dollar
The Influence of Information on Public Support for Solitary Confinement: a Test of Belief Updating and Confirmation Bias , Kayla J. LaBranche
An Experimental Study on the Impact of Informal Rape Myth Education to Alter Rape Myth Acceptance Scores in a Non-Student Sample , Leah Noelle Reddy
Anti-LGB Hate Crimes: Political Threat or Political Legitimization? , Johanna R. Shreve
Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017
Policing in an Era of Sousveillance: the Influence of Video Footage on Perceptions of Legitimacy , Megan Elizabeth Mohler
Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014
Beyond Black and White: An Examination of Afrocentric Facial Features and Sex in Criminal Sentencing , Amanda Mae Petersen
Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013
Bringing Functional Family Probation Services to the Community: A Qualitative Case Study , Denise Lynmarie Austin
Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012
Drowning In It: State Crime and Refugee Deaths in the Borderlands , Brandy Marie Cochrane
The Influence of Parental Gender on the Type of Communication between Incarcerated Parents and Their Children , Sarah Renee Lazzari
Child Welfare and Delinquency: Examining Differences in First-Time Referrals of Crossover Youth within the Juvenile Justice System , Courtney Nicole Shrifter
Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011
Identifying Victims of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking in a Juvenile Custody Setting , Jonathan Dickinson Dabney
Campus Sexual Assault: How Oregon University System Schools Respond , Michael William Murphy
The Prevalence and Predictive Nature of Victimization, Substance Abuse & Mental Health on Recidivism: A Comparative Longitudinal Examination of Male and Female Oregon Department of Corrections Inmates , Anastacia Konstantinos Papadopulos
Social and Human Capital: Contributing Effects of Incarceration on Neighborhoods , Jacqueline Victoria Swofford
Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010
An Empirical Assessment of the CAN SPAM Act , Alex Conrad Kigerl
Theses/Dissertations from 2002 2002
Discrimination and Nepotism within Police Specialty Units , Robert Norvell Hollins III
Theses/Dissertations from 2000 2000
An Evaluation of Recidivism Rates for Resolutions Northwest's Victim-Offender Mediation Program , Karin Jewel Stone
Theses/Dissertations from 1997 1997
An Historical Perspective of Oregon's and Portland's Political and Social Atmosphere in Relation to the Legal Justice System as it Pertained to Minorities: With Specific Reference to State Laws, City Ordinances, and Arrest and Court Records During the Period -- 1840-1895 , ClarinĂšr Freeman Boston
Law Enforcement Attitudes toward the 1989 Oregon Firearms Law and Gun Control , Andrew Schneiderman
Theses/Dissertations from 1996 1996
An Exploratory Inquiry into Community Policing Using Focus Groups: Perspectives from Social Service Providers , Tanya Leigh Ostrogorsky
Theses/Dissertations from 1995 1995
An Assessment of the Impact of Intimate Victim-Offender Relationship on Sentencing in Serious Assault Cases , Laura J. Hickman
Indigent v. Non-Indigent Sex Offenders: An Analysis of Sentencing in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties, Oregon , Dorelei Victoria Linder
The Portland Public School Police: Formative Years - 1937 to 1953 , Natalie Anne Woods
Theses/Dissertations from 1993 1993
Police Stress: A Literature Study on Police Occupational Stressors and the Responses in Police Officers to Stressful Job Events , Katarina Ahlstrom Mannheimer
Theses/Dissertations from 1992 1992
Race, aggravated murder, and the death sentence in Multnomah County, Oregon, 1984-1990 : a descriptive analysis and review , Patrick Arthur Jolley
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Theses from 2023 2023.
Evaluating the Impact of Registry Status on Employment and Housing Outcomes , Lauryn T. Lockett
EXPLAINING YOUTH GUN VIOLENCE WITH THEORY INTERGRATION , Kamryn Kamryn Wade
Theses from 2022 2022
The Police and Residents at Hot Spots: Implications of Hot Spots Policing and Police-Resident Familiarity for Residents' Trust in, and Fear of, the Police , Rasheed Babatunde Ibrahim
MEDIA PORTRAYAL OF FILICIDE OFFENDERS , Rachel Rearden
Theses from 2021 2021
Exploring Factors Affecting Prison Misconduct in Japan , Hiroyuki Okado
OFFICERâS AWARENESS OF CAMERA DURING ENCOUNTERS WITH CITIZENS , OLOLADE OKANLAWON
TREATMENT GAINS IN ANTISOCIAL ATTITUDES AND MENTAL HEALTH IN RELATION TO CLIENT SATISFACTION , Syazana Binti Tajudeen
Theses from 2020 2020
THE GENDER TRENDS OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY DROP IN JAPAN , Mayumi Hando
Police Officer Coping: The Effect of Police Culture, Management, and Family , Megan Heflin-Brand
SUPPORT SERVICES WITH COMMUNITY MEMBER FOR CRIME REHABILITATION AND PREVENTION BY JAPANESE CLASSIFIATION HOMES , Ayuchi Yamaoka
Theses from 2019 2019
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL PREPAREDNESS IN POLICING , Olasubomi David Ayeni
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT: GENERAL STRAIN AND PROSOCIAL COPING THROUGH EMPLOYMENT , Rachel S. Berner
USING ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS TO PREDICT RECIDIVISM FOLLOWING A LIFESTYLE CHANGE PROGRAM , Emily Jane Cripps
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design and Burglary Prevention: A Systematic Social Observation Approach , Kevin James Dobbins
OFFICER DE-ESCALATION AND USE OF FORCE: HOW POLICE DE-ESCALATE AN OFFICER-CITZEN INTERACTION , Conrad McLaughlin
Examining Factors of Prolonged Pretrial Detention in a Philippine Jail , Nicholas R. Murphy
INCREASED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT: A PLACE-BASED PREVENTIVE APPROACH TO MOTOR VEHICLE RELATED HARMS , Bradley Joseph O'Guinn
Desistance Typologies: An Examination of Desistance Strategies Used Between Offender Groups , Matthew J. Riordan
Theses from 2018 2018
Examination of the Relationship Between Transformational Leadership and Organizational Justice Among Police Officers , Allison Osborn
IS A POLICE OFFICERâS SENSE OF SELF-LEGITIMACY PREDICTIVE OF JOB SATISFACTION? , Molly Elizabeth Pyatt
CHANGES IN ANTISOCIAL ATTITUDES AND RECIDIVIST OUTCOMES , Maranda Rose Quillen
Police Legitimacy Across High-Crime Contexts: An Examination of Neighborhood-Level Expressive Concerns and Accumulated Experiences , Tyrell Spencer
Theses from 2017 2017
Using Expectancy Theory to Examine Barriers to Correctional Mental Health Treatment , Miranda Danielle Gibson
Theses from 2016 2016
AVERAGE DAILY TEMPERATURE AND SIMPLE AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULTS IN CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBERG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA , Stephanie Dawn Box
Afraid to lose: The fear of falling's effect on white-collar crime , Zachary Hayes Kodatt
Asian Gangs in the United States: A Meta-Synthesis , Sou Lee
THE DETERRENT EFFECTS OF THE REVISED JUVENILE OFFENDER LAWS IN JAPAN , Kanu Maeda
The Relationship between Suicidal Ideation and Psychache among Incarcerated Female Offenders , Minori Maeda
The Inter-rater Reliability of the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised in Practical Field Settings , Yuko Matsushima
Does Social Learning Theory Predict Delinquency Differently Across Urban, Rural, and Suburban Areas? , Charles A. Payne
Theses from 2015 2015
Concealed Carry on a Midwestern College Campus , Joshua Aaron Abrams
A Qualitative Analysis of Substance Use and the Commission of Burglary , Geoffrey Loren Boise
Exploring Factors Affecting Crime Rates in Japan (1955-2012) , Dai Tanaka
Theses from 2014 2014
Procedural Justice and Domestic Violence: Victims' Satisfaction With Police and Willingness to Seek Help , Karla Keller Avelar
JUDAS KISS: HOW NEVER RATTING ON YOUR FRIENDS & ALWAYS KEEPING YOUR MOUTH SHUT DOES NOT APPLY TO STREET SNITCHES , Joseph John Pashea, Jr.
Theses from 2013 2013
Assessing Foreclosure and Crime at Street Segments in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina , Blake Richard Christenson
"Because I Like It? No, They Made Me Do It!!" Why Juveniles Engage In Sexting , Jennifer Ann Haegele
Deviant Peers, Opportunity, and Cyberbullying: A Theoretical Examination of a New Deviance , Charern Lee
An assessment of officer safety: Does departmental authorization of tasers reduce officer assault rates? , Daniel Carson Presley
Explaining the rising female incarceration trends in Japan (1970-2011) , Ayako Sasaki
Theses from 2012 2012
Perceived risk of homeland security incidents: The insignificance of actual risk factors , Melissa R. Haynes
Interactionist Labeling: Formal and Informal Labeling's Effects on Juvenile Delinquency , Daniel Ryan Kavish
Theses from 2011 2011
GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS OF REPEAT & NEAR REPEAT RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES , Grant Drawve
The Origins of Parochial Informal Social Control: Examining the Different Effects Among Individual and Neighborhood Influences of Crime Control , Christina Marie Oldham
POLICE PROGRAMS, CANINES, AND CONTINGENCY THEORY: AN EXPLANATION OF CANINE NUMBERS AMONG LARGE POLICE DEPARTMENTS , David Wayne Welker
Theses from 2010 2010
The Declining Health of Prisoners: Pains of Long-Term Incarceration vs. The Natural Aging Process , Brieanne F. Lonergan
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Theses or dissertations are the product of extended independent research by students. They are often required at undergraduate level (e.g. final year Capstone projects), and are nearly always a feature of postgraduate research from Master's through to Ph.D. level. The terms thesis and dissertation are often used interchangeably. In the UK, dissertation tends to be the preferred term at undergraduate and taught postgraduate level, and thesis used for original research at doctoral (Ph.D.) level. Confusingly, in the US, usage of these terms is reversed!
Print books offering guidance on how to write a thesis can be found at LB 2369 on floor 5 of the Albert Sloman Library, you can also search the library catalogue for ebook versions. You might also find these online guides helpful:
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Essex Criminology theses can be found in the following locations:
Sociology Study Centre - print copies of dissertations submitted up to 2018 are available in the Sociology Study Centre (5A.307). These are all undergraduate (2.1 and 1st) and Master's dissertations. Submissions from 2018 onwards are available to access digitally, with a request to the Department's Study Support Manager. Please go to the Study Centre Moodle page, where there is further information on the Dissertation Library . For help and advice on finding suitable examples, please email: [email protected]
Albert Sloman Library - the University Library at Colchester holds print copies of all Essex Criminology M.Phil. and Ph.D. dissertations up to 30 September 2016. They are listed in the catalogue, and must be consulted in the Library. To search by department type the keywords: essex thesis sociology
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- EThOS EThOS is the British Libraryâs online service that provides access to UK doctoral theses. The database can be searched by anyone, but users need to register to access theses. Many theses are free to download instantly, and digitisation can be requested for those not currently available.
- ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global ProQuest Dissertations and Theses: Global (PQDTGlobal) is the world's most comprehensive collection of full-text dissertations and theses. As the official digital dissertations archive for the Library of Congress and as the database of record for graduate research, PQDTGlobal includes millions of searchable citations to dissertations and theses from 1861 to the present day together with over a million full-text dissertations that are available for download in PDF format. The database offers full text for most of the dissertations added since 1997 and strong retrospective full-text coverage for older graduate works. It also includes PQDT UK & Ireland content back to the 17th century. Each dissertation published since July 1980 includes a 350-word abstract written by the author. Where available, PQDTGlobal provides 24-page previews of dissertations and theses. more... less... Shibboleth login
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What is a Criminology Dissertation?
A criminology dissertation is a research paper that focuses on the study of criminal behaviour and its causes, consequences, and prevention techniques. It provides an in-depth analysis of a specific issue related to crime and society.
When writing a dissertation, you may wonder: What topics can I choose?
 Well, the possibilities are nearly endless!
You can explore the social implications of specific crimes, analyze policies and laws related to criminal justice, discuss theories of punishment, or examine the effectiveness of correctional programs.
Don't forget to include some real-world examples to support your arguments. When done right, your criminology dissertation can be a great asset in helping you get into grad school or land a job in law enforcement.
Criminology Dissertation Examples
If you are looking for the best criminology thesis title example for 2023, so you can consider the following suggestions:
PhD Criminology Dissertation Examples
- Exploring the Relationship between Neighborhood Characteristics and Crime Rates: A Criminological Study
- The Impact of Incarceration on Families: A Criminological Analysis of the Collateral Consequences of Mass Incarceration
- Assessing the Effectiveness of Community Policing Strategies: A Criminological Evaluation of Program Implementation and Outcomes
- Examining the Relationship between Gender and Crime: A Criminological Analysis of the Role of Socialization and Power Dynamics
- The Politics of Crime Control: A Criminological Analysis of the Role of Ideology and Power in Criminal Justice Policy
- The Impact of Technology on Criminal Behavior: A Criminological Study of Cybercrime and Digital Forensics
- Exploring the Role of Social Networks in Criminal Activity: A Criminological Analysis of Gangs and Organized Crime
- Assessing the Impact of Restorative Justice on Recidivism: A Criminological Evaluation of Program Implementation and Outcomes
Master Criminology Dissertation Examples
- Â The Role of Social Media in Facilitating Hate Crimes: A Criminological Analysis
- Â The Criminalization of Homelessness: A Criminological Analysis of Anti-Homeless Ordinances and their Impact on Vulnerable Populations
- The Influence of Masculinity on Violent Crime: A Criminological Exploration
- Police Use of Force: A Comparative Criminological Analysis of Practices in the United States and Europe
- The Impact of Community-Based Corrections Programs on Recidivism Rates: A Criminological Evaluation
- The Criminology of Environmental Crime: An Exploration of Corporate Crime and Environmental Harm
- Â The Role of Family Dynamics in Juvenile Delinquency: A Criminological Analysis of Risk Factors and Protective Factors
- Â The Intersection of Immigration and Crime: A Criminological Analysis of Public Discourse and Policy
Undergraduate Criminology Dissertation Example
- The Relationship between Gun Ownership and Crime Rates: A Case Study
- Exploring the Impact of Victim-Offender Mediation on Restorative Justice: A Case Study
- The Impact of Racial Profiling on Policing Practices: A Case Study
- The Influence of Media Portrayals on Perceptions of Crime: A Case Study
- The Impact of Technology on Policing Practices: A Criminological Analysis of Surveillance and Privacy
- The Relationship between Substance Abuse and Crime: A Case Study
- The Criminology of White-Collar Crime: A Case Study of Enron Fraud
How to Write a Criminology Dissertation Example?
Criminology is a field that has long been concerned with understanding the causes and consequences of crime. And writing a dissertation is an important component of a criminology degree. However, writing a dissertation can be a daunting task, especially for those who are new to the process.
The component is listed and discussed below:
- Topic selection
- Data Analysis
Literature Review
Methodology
- Findings /Discussion
A. Topic Selection For Criminology Dissertation
Selecting a criminology dissertation topic can be a challenging task, but it is also an opportunity to explore an area of interest and contribute to the field of criminology. Your criminology dissertation topic should be meaningful, relevant, and original. With careful consideration and planning, you can select a criminology dissertation topic that will contribute to the field and help you achieve your academic and professional goals.
B. Criminology Dissertation Data Analysis
Data analysis is a big task after finalizing a dissertation topic. This process involves using various statistical and analytical techniques to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within the data. The purpose of data analysis is to answer the research questions that were posed in the dissertation, as well as to provide insights into the broader field of criminology.
C. Criminology Dissertation Literature Review
The literature review is an important component of any dissertation; it provides complete existing research, identifies gaps in the literature, and highlights areas where new research is needed.
The literature review is a critical component of a criminology dissertation, as it provides the context for the research, justifies the significance of the research question, and highlights the original contribution of the research to the field of criminology.
D. Methodology for Criminology Dissertation
Choosing the right methodology is crucial for a compelling dissertation in criminology. The methodology section should provide a clear and detailed description of the research process, including the procedures that will be used to ensure the reliability and validity of the data. It should also justify the chosen methods by explaining how they align with the research questions and contribute to the broader field of criminology.
E. Discussion for Criminology Dissertation
Discussion is a critical component of the dissertation, as it provides an opportunity to evaluate the research study's contributions to the field of criminology, identify areas for improvement, and suggest future research directions. The discussion section should be written in a clear and concise manner and should demonstrate the student's understanding of the significance and implications of the research findings.
F. Result of Criminology Dissertation
The results section of a criminology dissertation presents the findings of the research study. The primary objective of the results section is to provide a clear and concise description of the research findings, which should be presented in a logical and organized manner.
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Topic: The Criminology of White-Collar Crime: A Case Study of Enron Fraud
White-collar crime, particularly corporate fraud, is a significant problem in many countries, leading to severe economic consequences and public distrust in the financial system. This research paper examines the criminology of white-collar crime, using a case study of corporate fraud as an illustration. The study investigates the causes and consequences of corporate fraud, as well as the legal and regulatory responses to such crimes. Using a qualitative approach, the research draws upon secondary data from academic articles, government reports, and media sources to analyze the Enron scandal as a case study of corporate fraud. The paper concludes that corporate fraud is a complex and multi-faceted phenomenon involving a range of factors, including organisational culture, individual behaviour, regulatory failure, and societal attitudes towards wealth and power.
Primary Aim and Objective
The case study aims to provide an analysis of the Enron scandal as an illustration of the criminology of white-collar crime, examining the causes and consequences of the Enron fraud, including the role of Enron's organizational culture, corporate governance structure and regulatory environment in facilitating the crime. It also seeks to identify the key features of the Enron scandal that make it a case of white gun crime, such as accounting loopholes and special purpose entities to manipulate financial statements, insider trading, and other forms of financial deception. The study also assesses the legal and regulatory responses to the Enron scandal and the criminal prosecutions of executives and evaluates their effectiveness in deterring future white-white crime. The objective of this case study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of White-collar Crime and to inform future efforts to prevent and deter such crimes.
White-collar crime is a subject of extensive research and debate in criminology and related fields. Scholars have examined the causes, consequences, and regulatory responses to white-collar crime, as well as its impact on society and the economy. This literature review provides a summary of the key themes and debates in the field of white-collar crime, focusing on their relevance to the Enron scandal as a case of corporate fraud.
This case study examines the Enron scandal as a case of white-collar crime, drawing on relevant literature, secondary sources, and legal documents. The research uses a qualitative approach to identify key themes and patterns in the data, such as the causes and consequences of the fraud, as well as the legal and regulatory responses to the crime. The analysis is based on a critical criminology perspective, which emphasises the social, economic, and political factors that contribute to the Commission on White-collar Crime. To mitigate the limitations of the available data and the potential biases in the sources consulted, the study draws on multiple sources of data and examines them critically to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Enron scandal and its implications for the Criminology of white.-collar crime.
The Enron scandal highlighted the importance of organisational and structural factors in facilitating white-collar crime, the use of complex financial instruments such as special purpose entities and accounting loopholes, and the economic, social, and political consequences of white.-collar crime. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and increased enforcement efforts, however, have yet to be debated about their effectiveness. The findings of this case study demonstrate the need for a qualitative approach that takes into account the wider economic and political context and the role of these factors in facilitating such crime.
The Enron scandal provides a powerful case study of the criminology of white-collar crime and its implications for society and the economy. The findings of this study highlight the importance of organizational and structural factors in facilitating white-collar crime, as well as the use of complex financial instruments to perpetrate such crime. The Enron scandal also illustrates the significant economic, social, and political consequences of white-collar crime and the need for effective legal and regulatory responses to prevent and deter such crime.
In conclusion, the Enron scandal is a powerful reminder of the importance of understanding white-collar crime and its impact on society and the economy. The lessons learned from this case study can inform efforts to prevent and deter white-collar crime in the future and to hold those responsible for such crime accountable for their actions.
Top Dissertation Ideas for Criminology
Writing a dissertation for your criminology degree can be daunting, but don't worryâyou've got this! You just need a great topic to focus on. To help get you started, here are some ideas that have been successful before:
- Linking Social Factors and Crime Rates : Research the social factors that contribute to higher crime rates in certain locations or situations.
- Understanding Reforms and Their Impact : Study the efficacy of existing criminal justice reforms and what difference they have made in different contexts.
- Exploring Nature and Nurture : Examine the ways in which both nature and nurture shape criminal behaviour.
- Looking at Drugs & Crime : Investigate the connections between drug use and crime, as well as how drug policy affects crime rates.
- Examining Crime Prevention Strategies : Analyze existing strategies for preventing crime and how effective they are in different contexts.
No matter which direction you end up following, make sure that you centre your research around a specific issue or question about criminology. This will help you create a focused argument that will be both captivating to your readers and beneficial to you in terms of proving your point. Good luck!
Guidelines for Developing a Criminology Thesis
If you're interested in crafting a criminology dissertation, there are a few guidelines you should keep in mind. Being well-informed about the dissertation topics of criminology and having the right resources is extremely important. Here are some tips to consider when developing a criminology thesis:
1. First Research About Criminology Dissertation Topic
Before you start writing, it's best to research the topic thoroughly. Start by familiarising yourself with criminal behaviour theories , crime causation theories, and various forms of crime prevention strategies. Additionally, read up on recent criminology studies and relevant policy reforms. This will help you make informed decisions when constructing your argument and formulating an effective thesis statement.
2. Narrow Down Your Focus on Criminology Dissertation Topic
Once you have done the initial research, it's time to narrow down your focus and identify a specific issue or question that drives your paper. When selecting an issue to write about, make sure that your topic is narrowed down enough so that it can be explored deeply within the page limit of your dissertation.
3. Build Your Argument for Criminology Dissertation Topic
Once you have identified an appropriate research question or hypothesis for your project, it's time to start building your argument. When crafting an argument for a criminology dissertation, try to provide evidence from reliable sources in order to back up your points and illustrate why they are valid and important. Additionally, be sure to evaluate each point carefully and discuss any possible counterarguments throughout the body of the paper. By providing evidence-based arguments that consider differing perspectives on a given issue, you can more effectively convince readers of the validity of your thesis statement.
Crafting a criminology dissertation can be a daunting and intimidating task. From finding the right topic and reviewing the latest research to constructing a compelling argument, there is a lot to consider. The examples and ideas presented in this article provide a starting point for your research and writing.
By focusing on the basics of crafting a criminology dissertation, you can avoid the common pitfalls and produce a dissertation that will stand out. By understanding the fundamentals, conducting thorough research, finding good sources, and organizing an argument, you can secure an impressive grade on your criminology dissertation.
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Satisfaction with Police Services among Residents of Washington County, Tennessee: A Survey of Citizens' Attitudes and Opinions. , Russell Jamerson
The Effect of Early Childhood Attachment on Delinquency and Behavior and the Continuance into Adulthood. , Cyndi Sheree Nichols
Juvenile Commitment Rate: The Effects of Gender, Race, Parents, and School. , Mitchell Andrew Thompson
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Justice for All?: Victim Satisfaction with Restorative Justice Conferences. , Sarah Anne Behtz
Juveniles' Attitudes toward the Police as Affected by Prior Victimization. , Joshua A. Hardin
Marijuana Use by Juveniles: The Effects of Peers, Parents Race, & Drug Abuse Resistance Education. , Daniel J. Moeser
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Oleoresin Capsicum: an Analysis of the Implementation of Pepper Spray into the Law Enforcement Use of Force Continuum in a Selected Police Department. , Lydia Denise Adkins
The Combined Effects of Criminal Justice Intervention on Domestic Violence: A Re-Analysis of the Minneapolis Intervention Project. , Nadia A. Bebawy
Using the Survey of Inmates of State and Federal Correctional Facilities to Compare Female and Male Inmate Characteristics. , Jacqueline Anita Black
Police Officers' Perception of the Validity of the General Theory of Crime. , William Jaison Giesler
The Effect of Prior Consensual Sex between the Victim and the Offender on the Prosecutor's Decision to File Charges in Sexual Assault Cases. , Kimberly Brooke Hollifield
Satisfaction with Police Services among Residents of Elizabethton, Tennessee. , Kelly Brooke Mullins
Misguided Instructions: Do Jurors Accurately Understand the Law in Death Penalty Trials? , Chasity Anne Stoots-Fonberg
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Role of Police, Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys in Traffic Accident Investigation and Adjudication in Chattanooga, Tennessee. , Karen L. Beisel
Athletic Participation: A Test of Learning and Neutralization Theories. , Mario Bernard Hankerson
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Involvement in Sports and Engagement in Delinquency: An Examination of Hirschi's Social Bond Theory. , Randy Hass
Characteristics of Recidivism among Intensive and Regular Probationers. , Jennifer Joseph
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428 Criminology Research Topics & Questions for Students
As you might already know, criminology is the study of crime. To be more precise, criminology studies crime as a social trend, including its origin, various manifestations, and its impact on society.
Criminology research influences how the police work, how society treats criminals, and how the community maintains law and order. In this article, youâll find top criminology research topics for your inspiration. Weâll also look into the main criminology theories and research methods and explain the difference between criminology and criminal justice.
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- Criminology as a science: criminology theories.
- The importance of eyewitness evidence.
- The issue of racial bias in the investigation.
- Crime propaganda on social media.
- The leading causes of college violence.
- The benefits of private prisons.
- The debate around gun control.
- The analysis of power abuse among police officers.
- Drunk driving and how to prevent it.
- The importance of forensic psychology in the investigation.
Criminology is the study of crime and criminal behavior, supported by the principles of sociology and other sciences, including economics, statistics, and psychology.
Criminologists study a variety of related areas, including:
- Characteristics of people who commit crimes.
- Reasons behind committing different crimes.
- Impact of crime on individuals and communities.
- Measures for preventing crimes.
Criminology Theories
Criminology theories have appeared as an attempt to answer the question, âWhat is criminal behavior, and what causes it?â The answer to this question affects how society responds to and prevents crime. Proposing new theories and testing existing ones is essential for criminologists to continue working toward understanding the causes of criminal behavior.
Letâs consider the most relevant criminology theories.
Theory | Major assumption |
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The theory states that an individual thinks through each action, deciding if the benefits of committing a crime would be worth the risks. | |
It claims that individuals behave according to the attached to them by society. So, people become offenders when others call them offenders. | |
This theory suggests that people want to get pleasure and avoid pain. So, crime can be deterred if the pain from the outweighs the benefits of committing a crime. | |
The theory assumes that people learn from those around them and base their morals on what they see. So, those living in environments where criminal behavior is encouraged are more likely to become criminals. | |
It suggests that criminal behavior occurs in communities that experience breakdowns, such as or poverty. | |
This theory states that individuals will turn to a life of crime when they experience stress or pressure, for example, because of a lack of money or the death of a loved one. |
đ Research Methods Used in Criminology
There are many research methods used within criminology. Usually, they are divided into two groups: primary and secondary research methods.
Primary Research Methods in Criminology
Primary research in criminology is any type of research that you collect yourself rather than based on secondary sources, such as articles or books. Examples of primary research methods in criminology include the following:
- Surveys and questionnaires. Survey research collects information from individuals through their responses to questions. It is considered one of the most widely used research tools in criminology.
- Experiments. For experiments , researchers take large samples of people who might become or have already been involved in crimes as victims or offenders. Then, they divide these samples into two groups, each receiving a different treatment.
- Interviews. An interview requires participants to answer a set of open-ended questions, often on sensitive topics, such as victimization or criminal behaviors. This method allows criminologists to gain more valuable insights into the research topic.
- Focus groups. A focus group is a small number of demographically similar people gathered to discuss a particular crime-related topic. This method allows criminologists to analyze peopleâs views, attitudes, and perceptions concerning crime.
- Observations. Observations involve a researcher studying groups or individuals in their natural setting without interfering. It is a common research method within the social learning theory.
Secondary Criminology Research Methods
Secondary research methods use information that was collected by someone else so that you can analyze it and identify the trends. Here are the two leading types of secondary research in criminology:
- Secondary analysis of data. A secondary analysis occurs when a researcher uses data collected by other researchers. You can obtain secondary data from surveys, official crime statistics, or official records.
- Literature review. A literature review involves reading, analyzing, evaluating, and summarizing literature about a specific criminology topic. It helps scholars identify research gaps and problems that need to be addressed.
đ Criminology Research Topics for Assignments
To write an outstanding research paper on criminology, choose a topic that will spark your interest. Below youâll find excellent criminology topic ideas for college students.
Criminology Research Paper Topics
- Criminology theory and its main elements.
- Criminology discipline and theories .
- American crime trends and criminological theories.
- The significance of criminological studies in the US.
- Criminology: legal rights afforded to the accused .
- The impact of violence and crime on the tourism industry.
- How did US crime rates change over the last 20 years?
- Classical and positivist schools of criminology .
- Should abortion be treated as a crime?
- Official and unofficial instruments within the criminal investigation.
- Criminology: femininity and the upsurge of ladettes .
- Criminal rehabilitation programs and their significance.
- Shoplifting and how to prevent it.
- Emerging technologies in criminology .
- The effects of illegal immigrants on crime rates.
- Drug trafficking by organized crime groups.
- Criminology and victimology: victim stereotypes in criminal justice .
- Can genetics lead to crime?
- The procedures of crime scene investigation.
- Labeling theory and critical criminology: sociological research .
- Hate crimes in modern society.
- The phenomenon of white-collar crime and its causes.
- How to prevent crimes in the workplace?
- Criminology: the social control theory .
- Stereotypes that surround serial killers and their crimes.
- The comparison of organized crime in New York and Chicago.
- Prevention strategies for small business crimes.
- Criminology: four types of evidence .
- Relations between crime, justice, and the media.
Criminology Research Proposal Topics
- How to prevent intellectual property crimes in cyberspace?
- Identity theft and cybercrime in modern society.
- Contemporary theories in criminology .
- The problem of racial profiling in the US.
- How has criminology contributed to the study of terrorism ?
- Possible solutions to the issue of street harassment .
- Postmodern criminology: the violence of the language .
- Gender bias in the investigation: pink-collar criminals.
- The phenomenon of digital terrorism and how to prevent it.
- How do immigration services help fight against terrorism?
- Green criminology: environmental harm in the Niger Delta .
- How has marijuana legalization influenced crime rates?
- Tools for collecting and analyzing crime evidence.
- How does international law manage war crimes ?
- The due process: criminology .
- What are victimless crimes ?
- The relation between crime rates and poverty.
- National system for missing and unidentified persons.
- Three case briefs in criminology .
- The impact of mental illness on criminal behavior.
- The effectiveness of rehabilitation programs in reducing crime rates.
- The use of AI technology in crime prevention and investigation.
- Sexual assault: criminology .
- The role of media coverage in public perception of crime.
- The impact of community policing on reducing crime rates.
- The impact of mass shootings on gun control laws.
- The impact of automation technology on criminology .
Criminology Thesis Topics
- The role of juvenile justice in preventing future criminal behavior.
- Feminism and criminology in the modern justice system .
- The effectiveness of mandatory minimum sentencing in the US.
- Drug laws : fighting crime or fueling it?
- Police brutality : a systemic problem in criminal justice.
- Criminology: USA Patriot Act overview .
- The impact of hate crimes on marginalized communities.
- How does organized crime affect the global economy?
- The significance of DNA evidence for criminal investigations.
- Use of statistics in criminal justice and criminology .
- The ethics of plea bargaining in criminal cases.
- Mental illness and criminal behavior: breaking the stigma.
- The impact of social media on cyberbullying and harassment.
- Robert Mertonâs strain theory in criminology .
- Causes and consequences of police corruption .
- The role of restorative justice in repairing harm caused by crime.
- The effectiveness of treatment programs in reducing drug-related crimes.
- Hernando Washington case: criminology .
- The negative effects of human trafficking on global communities.
- The role of forensic science in crimes investigation.
- The effectiveness of community-based alternatives to imprisonment.
- Integrity as a key value: criminology and war .
- The relationship between poverty, education, and crime rates.
- Cybercrime : the dark side of the digital age.
- Hate crimes: motivations and impact on modern society.
- Feminist perspectivesâ contribution to criminology .
- The impact of incarceration on families and communities.
Criminology Research Questions for Dissertation
- Can criminal profiling accurately predict offender behavior?
- How do hate crimes affect individuals and communities?
- How were the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights influenced by the classical school of criminology ?
- What are the psychological effects of cyberbullying on victims?
- What factors contribute to domestic violence , and how can it be prevented?
- How have organized crime groups evolved over time?
- How is statistics used in criminology and criminal justice ?
- Is the death penalty an effective crime deterrent?
- What motivates individuals to engage in white-collar crime?
- What are the consequences of police corruption for society?
- What is variance analysis in criminal justice and criminology ?
- How does drug addiction contribute to criminal behavior?
- How does gender influence criminal behavior and justice outcomes?
- What drives individuals to commit mass shootings?
- What is the broken window theory in criminology ?
- What are the biggest challenges facing criminal justice reform efforts?
- How do urban gangs perpetuate violence and criminal activity?
- How do criminal law and procedures protect individual rights and liberties?
- What is the impact of corporate fraud ?
- What challenges do individuals with mental health issues face in the criminal justice system?
- How can society combat human trafficking and exploitation?
- What measures can be taken to enhance cybersecurity and protect against cybercrime?
- What is the aboriginal crisis from a criminology perspective ?
- How can victimology help us better understand the experience of crime victims?
- What are effective crime prevention strategies for different types of crime?
- What is legal insanity in criminology ?
- How does environmental crime impact communities and the environment?
- How is the peace-making model applied in criminology ?
A significant part of criminology research is dedicated to various types of crimes and their reasons. Consider our crime topic ideas that will spark instant interest in your readers:
- The psychological impact of kidnapping on victims and their families.
- The racialization of crime and cultural panic .
- The ethical considerations surrounding ransom payments in kidnapping cases.
- The effect of burglary on small businesses and their ability to recover.
- The impact of race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status on homicide rates and patterns.
- Shoplifting: a crime of convenience .
- The effectiveness of different types of anti-theft devices in preventing motor vehicle theft.
- The role of forensic science in investigating arson cases, including the use of accelerant detection dogs.
- The concept of natural legal crime .
- The psychological profiles of white-collar criminals and their motivations.
- The psychological effects of burglary on victims and their sense of security.
- The concept of juvenile crime .
- The role of social media in facilitating and preventing kidnappings.
- The use of forensic evidence in homicide investigations and the challenges of prosecuting homicide cases.
- Sex crime recidivism rates.
- Illegal immigrantion and its effects on crime .
- The effectiveness of international efforts to combat money laundering .
- The efficacy of community watch programs in reducing burglary rates.
- The role of corporate culture in facilitating or preventing white-collar crime.
- Crimes in America: the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks .
- Technology in motor vehicle theft: GPS tracking and remote disabling systems.
- Human trafficking and the exploitation of vulnerable populations.
- Crime and criminals: general characteristics .
- The ethical and moral implications of capital punishment as a response to homicide.
- The effectiveness of fire prevention and education programs in reducing instances of arson.
- US gun control measures and crime rates reduction .
- The use of cryptocurrency in money laundering and illegal activities.
- White-collar crime and the abuse of power in corporate and financial settings.
- Cargo crimes and threats: government accountability office .
- The rise of cyberstalking and its impact on victimsâ mental health.
- The effects of pollution on communities and the legal response to environmental crimes.
- Cyber-bullying and cyber-stalking as crimes .
- The effects of societyâs reaction to crime.
- The use of technology in financial fraud schemes .
- Crimes against property and their characteristics .
- The intersection of racism and hate crimes against Asian Americans.
- The impact of deforestation on indigenous communities and wildlife.
- Crime types and their harm to society .
- The prevalence of domestic violence and the legal response to it.
- The exploitation of child labor in the fashion industry .
- Race and crime among minorities in the US .
- The ethical implications of using artificial intelligence in law enforcement.
- The psychological effects of hate crimes on victims and their communities.
- How does local television news viewing relate to fear of crime ?
- The evolution of cybercrime and its most common types.
- Parental responsibility for childrenâs crimes.
- The sex crime: influence of childhood experiences .
- Prostitution : a victimless crime.
- Sociology and media representation of crime.
- The profile of a crime victim .
- A theory of gendered criminology: womenâs crime.
đ Research Topics in Law Enforcement
Another exciting area within criminology to investigate is law enforcement and police jobs. Have a look at the list of burning and controversial topics we came up with:
- The impact of community policing on crime rates and public trust.
- Law enforcement: online crimes and social media .
- Do body-worn cameras reduce police misconduct?
- The effects of implicit bias on the police use of force.
- Law enforcement cameras as an invasion of privacy .
- The impact of police militarization on community relations.
- Why is mental health training essential for police officers in crisis situations?
- Law enforcement officers’ attitudes regarding body-worn cameras .
- The role of police in addressing hate crimes and bias incidents.
- The effectiveness of community-based alternatives to traditional policing.
- Organizational changes in law enforcement agencies .
- The efficacy of police-community partnership in addressing gang violence.
- The impact of police officer diversity on community relations and trust.
- Local, state, and federal law enforcement in the US .
- The role of police in addressing cybercrime and online harassment.
- The effects of police body language and nonverbal cues on public perceptions.
- Cumulative career traumatic stress in law enforcement .
- Social media and its role in shaping public perceptions of police behavior.
- The role of police discretion in enforcing drug laws and addressing addiction.
- Mindfulness practice in law enforcement .
- The effectiveness of hot spot policing in reducing crime rates.
- Organizational culture in the police department.
- Stress in law enforcement officers and available programs .
- The role of police leadership in promoting ethical behavior and accountability.
- The effectiveness of community-based justice programs for juvenile offenders.
- Law enforcement in colonial America .
- Police-community partnerships for addressing domestic violence.
- The role of police in addressing human trafficking and exploitation.
- Misrepresentation of law enforcement by media .
- School safety and the police.
- How does stress affect the performance of law enforcement officers?
- The law enforcement: verbal communication as the best form of interaction .
- The significance of federal and state law enforcement mechanisms.
- The adverse effects of toxic leadership in quality law enforcement.
- Balance between effective law enforcement and personal liberty .
- The importance of discipline in public services.
- The connection between police salary and rates of police brutality.
- Role of police agencies in law enforcement .
- Police investigative questioning and techniques.
- The issue of corruption in law enforcement.
- Significance of computer forensics to law enforcement .
- Case study: police response to the Ningbo protest.
- Police actions to stop school bullying .
- Law enforcement position in society .
- New technological advances within the police department.
- Do law enforcement cameras violate privacy right?
- Different types of evaluation designs in law enforcement .
- Recognition of womenâs right to work as police officers.
- The effectiveness of foot and bike patrols of the streets.
- Firearms types and usage in law enforcement .
- The competencies of international law enforcement authorities.
- Comparison of police brutality statistics for different genders.
- Ethical theories in law enforcement practice .
đ”ïž Criminal Investigation Research Topics
The criminal investigation process is another criminology area worth discussing in your research paper. Below youâll find the most intriguing criminal investigation topics:
- The history and evolution of criminal investigation techniques.
- Crime scene investigation in media and real life .
- The role of forensic science in criminal investigations.
- How does technology impact modern criminal investigations?
- The importance of preserving crime scenes and evidence.
- Crime scene investigation effect in the justice system .
- The ethics of interrogation techniques used in criminal investigations.
- Eyewitness testimony in criminal investigations.
- The role of criminal profiling in solving crimes.
- Organized business crime prosecution and investigation .
- How does media coverage affect criminal investigations?
- The use of informants in criminal investigations.
- The main challenges of investigating white-collar crimes.
- Undercover police investigations in drug-related crimes .
- The role of private investigators in criminal investigations.
- The impact of false confessions on criminal investigations.
- How is DNA evidence collected in criminal investigations?
- Importance of toxicology in crime investigation .
- The role of the FBI in national criminal investigations.
- The use of undercover operations in criminal investigations.
- The main challenges of investigating organized crime.
- Crime level investigation in the United States .
- Witness protection programs in criminal investigations.
- The impact of plea bargaining on criminal investigations.
- Surveillance techniques in criminal investigations.
- Investigating crime with age and mental illnesses factors .
- How are cybercrimes investigated?
- The role of international cooperation in criminal investigations.
- How do racial biases influence criminal investigations?
- Drug trafficking: investigation on Frank Lucas .
- Polygraph tests in criminal investigations.
- The main challenges of investigating terrorism-related crimes.
- Homicide investigations and forensic evidence .
- The role of victim advocacy in criminal investigations.
- Lie detector tests in criminal investigations.
- The role of forensic psychology in the investigation .
- The effects of community involvement on criminal investigations.
- The problem of false accusations in criminal investigations.
- Approaches in criminal investigation .
- The use of forensic accounting in financial crime investigations.
- How does the media shape public perception of criminal investigations?
- Key rulings on the conduct of investigators at the scene of a fire .
- The impact of political pressure on criminal investigations.
- The main challenges of investigating human trafficking.
- The Breonna Taylor case and criminal investigation .
- The role of victim compensation in criminal investigations.
- Behavioral analysis in criminal investigations.
- Procedures within crime scene investigation .
- Crime scene reconstruction in criminal investigations.
Criminology goes hand-in-hand with legal studies. If youâre interested in both areas, you should definitely write a research paper on one of the criminal law research topics:
- The evolution of criminal law in the US .
- Criminal law: stolen valor .
- The difference between criminal and civil law.
- Human trafficking and criminal law.
- Types of criminal offenses and the elements of crime.
- International criminal law and measures .
- The role of the burden of proof in criminal cases.
- Criminal defenses and their validity.
- The insanity defense in criminal law.
- Actus reus in English criminal law .
- The controversies around the death penalty.
- Juvenile delinquency and criminal law.
- Cybercrime and its legal implications.
- Criminal law â is graffiti a crime or not ?
- Domestic violence and criminal law.
- Hate crimes and their legal consequences.
- Restitution for victims in criminal law.
- Civil vs. criminal law and differences between them .
- Forensic evidence and its admissibility in court.
- Sexual assault and criminal law.
- The rights of the accused in criminal cases.
- Regulatory criminal laws in the criminal justice system .
- Receiving immunity for testimony in a criminal law case.
- The legal classification of criminal offenses.
- Self-defense in criminal law cases.
- How Canadian criminal law regulates deviant conduct .
- Sentencing guidelines and their impact on society.
- The use of DNA evidence in criminal cases.
- Eyewitness testimony and its reliability in court.
- Fundamental aspects of Canadian criminal law .
- The role of the media in criminal trials.
- The impact of social inequality on criminal justice outcomes.
- The future of criminal law and its impact on society.
- Criminal law in India and access to justice .
- International criminal law and its enforcement.
- Extradition and its legal implications.
- The impact of globalization on criminal law.
- Juvenile vs. adult criminal law .
- The importance of victim rights in criminal cases.
- Restorative justice and its benefits for society.
- Alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenders.
- Automatism as a defence in criminal law .
- The role of defense attorneys in criminal trials.
- The role of prosecutors in criminal trials.
- The right to a public trial in a criminal law case.
- Civil and criminal law penalties and differences .
- Car searches in criminal investigations by law enforcement.
đ Criminology Topics for Research in Crime Prevention
Researching crime prevention allows you to learn more about the strategies for reducing criminal behavior. Have a look at our outstanding crime prevention topic ideas:
- Understanding and explaining crime prevention.
- Theories that explain criminal activities and criminology .
- The effectiveness of community policing in preventing crime.
- The benefits and drawbacks of crime prevention in the US.
- How can education reduce crime rates?
- Crime prevention programs and criminal rehabilitation .
- Technological innovations and their impact on crime prevention.
- The importance of early childhood interventions in preventing criminal behavior.
- The relationship between poverty and crime prevention strategies.
- Youth crime prevention and needs assessment .
- The use of restorative justice in reducing recidivism.
- The effectiveness of gun control laws in preventing gun-related crimes.
- The impact of social media on crime prevention and awareness.
- Crime prevention program in Australia .
- The use of CCTV cameras in preventing crime.
- Evidence for crime prevention programs in developing countries.
- The role of mental health services in preventing criminal behavior.
- Crime prevention practices: overview .
- The effectiveness of community-based programs in reducing juvenile delinquency.
- The use of environmental design in preventing crime by shaping space and behavior.
- Victim support programs for lowering crime rates.
- Situational and social crime prevention approaches .
- The effectiveness of after-school programs in preventing juvenile offenses.
- Techniques for preventing situational and social crime.
- The impact of citizen participation in crime prevention.
- Computer crime prevention measures .
- The efficacy of community watch programs in preventing neighborhood crimes.
- The use of community centers for preventing gang-related crimes.
- The impact of sentencing policies on crime prevention.
- Biometrics recognition and crime prevention .
- The relationship between video game violence and youth crime .
- Social media and cybercrime prevention.
- The role of social workers in crime prevention.
- Three-strikes law for preventing violent crimes .
- Decreasing crime rates through education and medicine.
- The use of animal-assisted therapy for reducing criminal behavior.
- The effectiveness of aftercare programs in reducing recidivism.
- Capital punishment as ineffective crime deterrence .
- The main strategies for proactive crime prevention.
- The impact of domestic violence prevention programs on crime rates.
- The use of probation and parole in preventing criminal behavior.
- Juvenile weapon crimes and strategies to address .
- The role of faith-based organizations in crime prevention.
- The use of diversion programs in juvenile crime prevention.
- The distinctions between crime prevention and community safety.
- Preventing crime victimization in international students .
- The impact of agriculture and rural development on crime prevention.
Criminal justice might be a challenging research topic, but it is worth the time and effort. Consider our unique topic ideas for your successful research:
- The effectiveness of community policing.
- The use of statistics in criminal justice and criminology .
- Rehabilitation programs offered in prisons and their efficacy.
- The importance of defense attorneys in the criminal justice system.
- The code of ethics in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice .
- The significance of restorative justice programs.
- The impact of mandatory minimum sentencing laws.
- Criminal justice process: felony criminal charge .
- The role of judges in the criminal justice system.
- Probation and parole in the criminal justice system.
- Veterans in the criminal justice system .
- The comparison of prison privatization in the US and UK.
- The main issues women experience in the prison system.
- US terrorism and criminal justice decision-making model .
- The prison system in a democratic society.
- The role of psychologists in the criminal justice system.
- Transgender offenders in the criminal justice system .
- The impact of private prisons on crime rates.
- The effectiveness of victim compensation programs.
- The successes and failures to reform punishment in the criminal justice system .
- Community involvement in the criminal justice system.
- The main challenges of long-term prisoner rehabilitation.
- Technology application in criminal justice .
- The role of victim-offender mediation in the criminal justice system.
- Gender disparity in the criminal justice system.
- Recidivism in criminal justice: the American prison system .
- How does solitary confinement impact people in prisons?
- Legal and ethical issues in international intervention.
- Racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system .
- Do mandatory minimum sentences help or hurt?
- The effects of prison on children of incarcerated individuals.
- Psychopathy in the criminal justice system .
- The importance of mental health professionals in the criminal justice system.
- Techniques for influencing criminal justice system change.
- Non-inclusiveness of the criminal justice system .
- The impact of racial profiling on the criminal justice system.
- The effectiveness of diversion programs for veterans.
- False confessions in the US criminal justice system .
- Racism in the criminal justice system of the US.
- People with disabilities and criminal justice.
- Ethical dilemmas in the criminal justice system .
- Forensic psychology guidelines for criminal justice.
- The impact of technology on jury selection .
- Effective writing and criminal justice .
- The effectiveness of mandatory drug testing for probationers and parolees.
- The effect of wrongful executions on the criminal justice system.
- Discontinuity of care in the criminal justice system .
- The influence of media on criminal justice and community.
- The impact of cybercrime on the global criminal justice system.
- Criminal justice: coerced confessions .
- The role of private prisons in the criminal justice system.
- The effectiveness of diversion programs for people without housing.
- Criminal justice system and the problem of racism .
- What can be learned from the history of criminal courts?
- Comparison between American and British legislative frameworks.
- Criminal justice case: types of sentences, probation, and final decision .
- The overview of the modern justice system.
- The ethical issue of unwarranted arrests.
- Civil liability in criminal justice .
- The risk groups of juvenile recidivism .
đ Difference between Criminology and Criminal Justice
Students often confuse criminology with criminal justice because both areas study crime and criminal behavior. Understanding their main differences is essential before conducting research in any of these areas.
Comparison criteria | Criminology | Criminal justice |
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Criminology focuses on the âwhyâ behind crimes and examines the sociological and psychological factors that make people break the law. | The primary focus of criminal justice is studying the and how society responds to crime. | |
Criminology investigates the motives behind crimes and examines methods that can prevent them. | Criminal justice reactively approaches crime. It aims at punishing people who commit crimes and bringing criminals to justice. | |
With a criminology degree, you can get work in various fields. Some available jobs are criminologist, lawyer, private investigator, and forensic psychologist. | If you major in criminal justice, you can work in law enforcement. The list of job positions includes police officers, officers, detectives, and FBI agents. |
Is Criminology a Science?
Criminology can be considered as a science because it uses the scientific method. The scientific method involves five steps: stating the problem, forming the hypothesis, collecting the data, interpreting these data, and drawing conclusions. Within criminology, scientists use standard research methods, such as surveys, experiments, interviews, etc.
What Does Criminology Study?
Criminology studies crime, including its causes, methods of prevention, and responses from law enforcement. It relies on other non-legal studies, such as sociology, psychology, and statistics, to examine the characteristics of people who commit crimes and the effects of criminality on individuals and society.
What Are the Principal Areas of Criminology Research?
Four significant criminology areas include:
- The history of criminology . This area focuses on criminology founders and theories of crime and punishment development.
- Theory of crime causation . This aspect explores if a criminalâs behavior is determined by their social environment.
- Typologies of crime . This field describes different types of crimes and the reasons for committing them.
- Crime prevention efforts . This area studies crime measures that can curb crimes before they occur.
What Are the Principal Types of Research Methods in Criminology?
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Dissertations from 2024 2024.
Mind Your Business or Be Your Brother's Keeper? Managing Vulnerability in the New York City Subway , Maria Barrera-Vilert
Exploring the Correlation Between Google Trends and Crime Statistics: A Focus on Motor Vehicle Theft in the United States , Yu-Hsuan Liu
The Construction of Victimhood in Human Trafficking Intervention Courts , Lauren Moton
Chipping the Blue Wall: The Effect of Dogs on Police Officer Receptivity to an Employee Assistance Program , Kenneth M. Quick
Online Communities and Offline Criminal Justice: The Digital Fallout of Major Criminal Incidents , Jacqueline M. Scott
Dissertations from 2023 2023
Unlocking Potential: The School-to-Prison Pipeline for Students with Disabilities , Navena F. Chaitoo
Quality Management and Oversight of Texas Forensic Science Service Providers , Sarah P. Chu
Investigating Key Risk Factors Across Violent and Non-violent Extremists in the United States , Leevia Dillon
Extremism in America: Explaining Variations in Ideologically Motivated Fatal Violence , Celinet Duran
The Punitive Laboratory of Neoliberalism: A Cross-national Examination , Beth A. Fera
Bearer Negotiable Instruments: Addressing a Financial Intelligence Gap and Identifying Criminogenic Weaknesses , Hollis B. Kegg
Understanding Victim-Offender Overlap Among Youth in Custody in the United States and Taiwan , Tzu-Ying Lo
Police Academy Attrition Rates: A Long-Term Analysis of Female Candidates in California, Texas, Wisconsin, Arizona, and New Jersey , Shamus W. Smith
A Multifaceted, Non-Militarized Approach to Security Dynamics in Protected Areas: From Foot Patrols, to Tourism, and Local Communities , Monique Sosnowski
Evaluating the Effect of CCTV on Crime Occurrence and Case Clearances in Fayetteville, North Carolina: A Microsynthetic Control Quasi-Experiment , Amanda L. Thomas
Typologies of Battering: Uncovering Patterns of Coercive Tactics Used by Abusive Men in a Mixed Methods Study , Abbie L. Tuller
Dissertations from 2022 2022
Mitigating the Harm of Public Mass Shooting Incidents Through Situational Crime Prevention , Emily Greene-Colozzi
A Study of the Punishment of Crimes by US Federal Legislators from 1798 to 2016 , Kenneth J. Grossberger
Where Gunshots Turn Fatal: A Geographic Examination of the Spatial Patterning of Gun Violence , David Hatten
Fatal and Non-Fatal Police Shootings in the United States, 2015: An Examination of Open-Source Data , Yuchen Hou
Blurring the "Bright Line": Examining Age-Related Differences in Jail Incarceration Outcomes Using a Resources-Challenges Model of Emerging Adulthood , Olive F. Lu
Santa BrutaâHome of El Indio Muerto: The ColonialâCarceral Cityâs Attempt to Eliminate the âMexican Problemâ , Amy A. Martinez
The Application of Electron Backscatter Diffraction to the Forensic Analysis of Minerals , Tiffany J. Millett
Scientific Development of an Integrated Workflow for Latent Print, Questioned Document, and DNA Processing of Paper Evidence , Ashley Morgan
Tablets as a Vehicle for Imprisoned Peopleâs Digital Connection with Loved Ones , Andrea Mufarreh
Aging on Parole: An Empirical Analysis of Reentry, Reintegration, and Life Satisfaction , Angela Silletti Murolo
LGBTQIA+ Individualsâ Encounters with Police: Contextual Factors, Help-Seeking, and Service Needs , Max Osborn
The Microscopical Evidence Traces Analysis of Household Dust and Its Statistical Significance as a Definitive Identification Technique , Stephanie Polifroni
Credible Messengers: An Exploratory Analysis of What Makes Them "Credible" , Jason Szkola
The Economic and Demographic Dynamics of Pretrial Justice , Christopher Thomas
Elements of Social Disorganization and Environmental Criminology: A Spatial Analysis of Homicides in Villa Nueva, Guatemala , David J. Topel
CPTED and the City: The Impact of Privately Owned Public Spaces on Crime in Manhattan , Julia von Ferber
Dissertations from 2021 2021
Exploring the Overlap, Saliency, and Consistency of Environmental Predictors in Crime Hot Spots: A Remote Systematic Social Observation and Case-Control Examination , Nathan T. Connealy
Evaluation of the Potential of Automated SEM-EDS Analysis for the Discrimination of Inorganic Soil Particles , Anna S. Duggar
The Different Components of Active Shooter Incidents: Examining the Co-occurrence of Offender and Incident Characteristics , Jeffery R. Osborne
From Rulay to Rules: Perceptions of Prison Life and Reforms in the Dominican Republicâs Traditional and New Prisons , Jennifer Peirce
Redlining, Neighborhood Decline, and Violence: How Discriminatory Government Policies Created Violent American Inner Cities , Richard Powell
The Victimsâ Voices: A Routine Activity Approach to Jail and Prison Victimization , Victor St. John
Examining Probation and Judicial Adherence to the NYC Disposition Matrix , Susruta Sudula
Dissertations from 2020 2020
Living in a World of âStop, Question and Friskâ and âTrespass Enforcementâ: Black and Latinx Youth Engaging in Police Reform in New York City , Jeanene Lee Barrett
Spheres of Identity: Theorizing Social Categorization and the Legitimacy of Criminal Justice Officials , Kwan-Lamar Blount-Hill
Collective Healing: A Restorative Justice-Based Response to Sexual Abuse , Delene Bromirski
Examining Racial and Ethnic Disparity in Prosecutorâs Bail Requests and Downstream Decision Making , Connor Concannon
Thrown off Course: School Suspension and Its Consequences for Studentsâ Educational Trajectories and Outcomes , Celina Cuevas
Doing Discipline Different: Evaluating the Implementation of Restorative Justice as An Alternative to Punitive Discipline in New York City Public Schools , Virginia Diaz-Mendoza
A Study of Police Officers with Military Service Backgrounds Compared to Police Officers without Military Service: Can Military Veterans Interact and Properly Engage the Public? , John F. Hussey
Investigations of Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Corruption in the Public Sector: A Survey of Organizational and Software-Based Aids and Obstructions , Lawrence Kom
Development and Validation of a Multidimensional Scale for Measuring Public Confidence in the Criminal Justice System , Jimin Pyo
Examining the Contextual Effects of Racial Profiling, and the Long-Term Consequences of Punitive Interventions: Testing Labeling Theory with the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health Data , Margrét Valdimarsdóttir
Dissertations from 2019 2019
Employment Duration and Attrition of Federal and State Inspectors General in the United States , Frank Chen
Challenges in Measuring Firearm Prevalence: A Test of Cook's Index Across The RuralâUrban Continuum , Noah R. Cypher
A Study of Factors Influencing Hiring Decisions in the Context of Ban the Box Policies , Ronald F. Day
A Study of the Impact of the Physical Properties of Blood on the Interpretation of Bloodstain Patterns in Forensic Investigations , Ira S. DuBey
Neighborhood Ecology and Recidivism: A Case Study in NYC , Sarah Picard Fritsche
Behavioral Effects of Restrictive Housing on Prisoners , Mijin Kim
The Ferguson Effect in Contemporary Policing: Assessing Police Officer Willingness to Engage the Public , Christopher Mercado
Municipal Police Under Federal Control: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Title 42 U.S.C. Section 14141 Negotiated Settlements , Jason W. Ostrowe
Identity Shifts Among Cis- and Trans- Females Who Sell Sex on the Streets of New York City , Amalia S. Paladino
The Evolution of Mara Salvatrucha 13 and Barrio 18 : Violence, Extortion, and Drug Trafficking in the Northern Triangle of Central America , Pamela Ruiz
A Media Distortion Analysis of Mass Shootings , Jason R. Silva
Police Officers and College Education: The Association of Police Officer College Education and the Level of Force Used by a Police Officer in Gaining Compliance in Arrest Situations , John Vespucci
Exploring the Structural Effects on the Lethal Violence at the U.S. Counties under the Situational Action Theory: An Application of Multivariable Spatial Regression Model , Yunho Yeom
Dissertations from 2018 2018
Contemporary Archaeological Looting: A Criminological Analysis of Italian Tomb Robbers , Marc Balcells Magrans
The Social Construction of Protest: Print Media Coverage of the 2004 Republican National Convention and the 2011 Occupy Wall Street Protests in New York City , Kirsten Christiansen
Forensic Analysis of Fiber Dyes via Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy , Mircea A. Comanescu
Against Criminalization and Pathology: The Making of a Black Achievement Praxis , Charles M. Green Sr.
Moral Mode Switching: From Punishment to Public Health , Stephen Koppel
Assessing the Outcomes of a Jail-Based Substance Abuse Treatment Program: A Quasi-Experimental Approach , Laura Lutgen
An Analysis of Successful and Unsuccessful Terrorist Assassinations: Informing Counterterrorism Through Situational Crime Prevention , Marissa Mandala
Process Evaluation of Terrorism Amnesty and Reintegration Program, and Perceptions of the Program within Kenya Police , Resila Onyango
The Phenomenon of Match-Fixing in Soccer: A Plague Without a Cure? , Nikolaos Petropoulos
Gender and Terrorism: A Homeland Security Perspective , Diana Rosa Rodriguez-Spahia
An Examination of the Relationships Between Stressors, Correctional Burnout, and Job Outcomes , Erin Rogers
Global Pretrial Detention Use: A Cross-National Analysis , Martin Schönteich
Dissertations from 2017 2017
Prescription Opioid Misuse: Initiation, Sources of Supply, and the Role of Medical Providers , Alexandra Harocopos
Investigating the Risk Factors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Among Korean Immigrant Women in America , Chunrye Kim
Seaport Vulnerability to Criminal Networks: A Mixed Method Approach to Measuring Criminological Vulnerability in the Top 30 U.S. Container Ports , Leonid Lantsman
The Advanced Spectroscopic Analysis of Organic Gunshot Residue and Explosives , Jennifer M. Leonard
The Fear Factor: Exploring the Impact of the Vulnerability to Deportation on Immigrants' Lives , Shirley P. Leyro
Hatred Simmering in the Melting Pot: Hate Crime in New York City, 1995-2010 , Colleen E. Mills
Genealogy of the Concept of "Hate Crime": The Cultural Implications of Legal Innovation and Social Change , Roslyn Myers
Masculinity and Disproportionate Risk of Contact with the Criminal Justice System: Findings from a Select Sample of Low-Income Black Males in New York City , Michael G. Pass
Procedural Justice for Youth: Discrepancies in the Provision of Defense Counsel for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System , Emily K. Pelletier
Individual Levels of Bias and Immigration Policies in the United States: A Test and Extension of the Dual Processing Model of Bias , Lorraine Phillips
Patriarchy and Varieties of Violence Against Women: A Contextual Analysis , Margaret Schmuhl
The Financial Crisis and White-Collar Crime: An Examination of Brokerage-Failure and Its Link to Ponzi Schemes , Marie Springer
Local Immigration Enforcement Entrepreneurship in the Punishment Marketplace , Daniel L. Stageman
Understanding Resilience Strategies Among Minor-Attracted Individuals , Allyson Walker
Should We Talk?: Examining Individual and Aggregate Level Predictors of Mediation Selection at the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board , Cynthia-Lee Williams
Dissertations from 2016 2016
Calling Campus Police: A Test of Procedural Justice and Unresponsive Bystander Models , Michael Francis Aiello
Looking Upstream: A Sociological Investigation of Mass Public Shootings , Joel A. Capellan
Examining Victimization in South Korea 1993-2010: A Comparative Application of Ecological Theories of Crime , Jisun Choi
Mandated Anger Management from the Perspective of Violent Offenders , Cory M. Feldman
Gender Roles, Social Control and Digital Piracy: A Longitudinal Analysis of Gender Differences in Software Piracy Among Korean Adolescents , Riccardo Ferraresso
Traumatic Stress, World Assumptions, and Law Enforcement Officers , Douglas William Green
Cops in Court: Assessing the Criminal Prosecutions of Police in Six Major Scandals in the New York City Police Department from 1894 to 1994 , Kevin E. McCarthy
Selling National Security: Journalism, Political Actors, and the Marketing of Counterterrorism Policy , Nicole M. Napolitano
Help-Seeking Latina Victims of Domestic Violence and the Programs That Serve Them in New York City , Yolanda Ortiz-Rodriguez
Bullying Prevention in New York City Public Schools: School Safety Agents' Perceptions of Their Roles , Gabriel R. Paez
Characteristics of Newly-hired Members of the New York City Police Department as Predictors of Subsequent Job Performance , Francis E. Spangenberg
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Criminology Dissertation Topics: 20+ Examples for Inspiration
by Antony W
June 28, 2024
Criminology is field that focuses on investigating crimes from a societal viewpoint, with an emphasis on offenders, their motivation, consequences, and prevention. Also, the subject examines human behavior in relation to crime.
Since criminologists investigate the societal foundations and consequences of crime, they also incorporate other subjects such as philosophy and anthropology .
When all of these fields of studies are used, a precise diagnosis of the underlying reason for criminal behavior is likely. Criminologists will then be able to develop effective and realistic strategies for averting criminal activities.
This post includes a list of the best criminology dissertation topics, which are ideas you can improve and investigate further in your assignment. Also, if you need help to work on this type of dissertation, especially if youâre already running out of time, you can get our dissertation writing help here.
Criminology Dissertation Topics Examples
The following is a list of some of the best criminology dissertation topics that you might consider exploring in your writing:
Criminology Dissertation Ideas Mental Health
- The effect of harmful mental health disorders on an individual’s behavior
- The role of a psychological examination in a criminal investigation
- How the media affects a person’s mental health when they commit a crime
- Utilizing community-based treatment centers to assist individuals with mental illnesses
- Is it possible for an unlawful to fabricate a mental illness in order to avoid punishment?
- Traumatic events that may serve as a catalyst for criminal activity
- Mental treatments are critical for offenders accused with murder.
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Controversial Dissertation Topics in Criminology
- Was the Black Lives Matter movement tarnished by violence rather than by a desire for justice?
- How parental estrangement contributes to future violence
- Regulating prostitution will result in a decrease in crime.
- Coronavirus has encouraged criminal activity on a scale never seen before.
- When it comes to domestic abuse against people, the law is subjective.
- Should the government raise the minimum age for obtaining a national identification card?
- Is the media the primary catalyst for moral panics in society?
- Demystifying social media as a crime scene in the technology era
- Is it appropriate to inform rape perpetrators of their bail conditions?
Argumentative Dissertation Topics in Criminology
- Is someone responsible for the growth of teenage gangs in a certain society?
- Is it possible that political tensions are to blame for internal militia uprisings?
- Are religious beliefs capable of becoming the source of terrorism?
- Is gun regulation in the United States the first step toward increased crime rates?
- Is racial abuse directed at international students a contributing factor to crime and violence?
- Is crime more dangerous than natural catastrophes or infectious diseases?
- Is parental monitoring effective in lowering teen crime?
- Is education falling short in its job of instilling sound principles and character?
- Is the boundary between law enforcement and criminology a fine one?
- Is domestic violence directed only at women, or do males also suffer?
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Masters and PhD. Criminology Dissertation Topic Ideas
- Analyzing how marginalization and discrimination on the basis of religion contribute to crime
- An examination of cybercrime laws and their role in preserving law and order
- A critical examination of the United States government’s response to terrorism threats
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and crime: An examination of their role or influence
- Corruption’s impact on a country’s political, social, economic, and security systems
- A discourse study of the coronavirus’s influence on criminal behavior
- Is it true that metropolitan environments foster more crime than rural regions?
General Dissertation Topic Ideas in Criminology
- Age in criminology research in the context of capital punishment
- Examining the consequences of police empowerment in high-crime neighborhoods of developing countries
- An assessment of the major features of police personnel deployed in crime hotspots in the United Kingdom.
- A study of how the season and topography of a location effect crime.
- How residential architecture and community structures aid in crime prevention and management
- How significant is the sociocultural background of a residential community in terms of the volume and quality of crime in the area?
- An Analysis of Research on the financial and societal costs of crime deterrence in the United Kingdom
- An assessment of the ramifications of political backing for criminal activity and its influence on the community
- A phenomenological examination of students’ exposure to drugs and the criminal lifestyle in the United Kingdom
- A review of pertinent literature on how gender affects crime in the United Kingdom
- What can quantitative data tell us about the link between crime and unemployment?
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Criminology Dissertation Topics On Prison and Society
Prisons and convicts have long been a source of contention in British society. When selecting dissertation on social criminal offenders, condense your ideas to a single social element.
Here are some topic ideas to get you started:
- Should pupils be required to visit jail as part of their curriculum?
- Is the imposition of jail sentences for economic or political offenses justified?
- Eliminating negative stigma associated with ex-prisoners and social service.
Criminology Dissertation Topics On Crime and Justice
When someone commits a crime, people frequently consider the current criminal justice system, which has a variety of defects and benefits depending on who analyzes it.
Choosing a justice dissertation subject is not a simple effort, which is why you should explore the following topics:
- The death penalty’s meaning in History video game violence and serial murderer cases
- Control and reporting methods for gang activity: proof vs. official accounts
- Alternative punishment methods: International System Comparisons
Criminology Dissertation Topics On Ethnicity and Race
Many of us are aware that certain crimes committed in the United Kingdom have racial or ethnic overtones. While these offenses have diminished in recent years, they continue to be widely publicized to educate people on how to prevent them and resolve any issues that arise.
Several ethnicity and race dissertation topics include the following:
- How the media contribute to the emergence of racial hatred
- Sports and legal ramifications of racial tensions
- Laws that Could Help Reduce Crimes Against Ethnic Minorities Murders Across English Cities on the Basis of Race & Ethnic Minority
- Inequality between races in the United Kingdom and South Africa
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Giancarlo Fiorella, 2023 (Supv. Professor Beatrice Jauregui): Spectralities at the Protest Chronotope: Venezuelaâs Colectivos and the Opposition Social Imaginary
Serdar San, 2023 (Supv. Professor Matthew Light):Â Policing and Police Reform in Turkey since 1980: Regime Transitions and Policing Transformations
Fernando Ramon Avila, 2023 (Supv. Professor Kelly Hannah-Moffat): "The Scars Remain." Power, Solidarity, and Punishment in an Atypical Latin American Prison
Grant John Valentine, 2023 (Supv. Professor Paula Maurutto): The Canadian Punitive Paradox: The Evolution of Conservative Political Marketing Practices and the Late Onset of Penal Populism in Canadian Federal Politics
Jihyun Kwon, 2023 (Supv. Professor Audrey Macklin, Professor Kelly Hannah-Moffat): Misconduct Mismanagement: Independent Oversight, Accountability, and the Rule of Law
Erick Laming, 2022 (Supv. Professor Scot Wortley): Police Use of Force: Understanding its Impact on Indigenous and Black Community Members in Ontario
Dikla Yogev, 2022 (Supv. Professor Matthew Light): Religion and Police Legitimacy: the Case of Israelâs Haredi Community
Luis Valentin Pereda Aguado, 2021 (Supv. Professor Matthew Light):Â Processes of Violence in Mexicoâs Organized Crime Groups: A Study of Los Zetas
Julius Haag, 2021 (Supv. Professor Scot Wortley): A Qualitative Examination of the Impacts of Police Practices on Racialized and Marginalized Young People in Toronto
Jacquie Briggs, 2021, (Supv. Professor Emerita Mariana Valverde): Networks of Colonial Governance: Department of Indian Affairs Legal Aid in Canada, 1870 to 1970
Grace Tran, 2021 (Supv. Professor Audrey Macklin, Professor Emerita Mariana Valverde): Laws of Love: Negotiations of Intimacy and Legitimacy At and Beyond State Borders Through Vietnamese âMarriage Fraudâ Arrangements
Zachary Levinsky, 2020:Â 'Don't Under Reach': The Limits of Compassion and Risk Management in Toronto School Safety from 1999-2007
Adam Ellis, 2020: Reconceptualizing Urban Warfare In Canada: Exploring the Relationship Between Trauma, Post-traumatic Stress, and Violence Among Male Combat Soldiers and 'Street Soldiers'
Brenna Keatinge, 2018: Growing Land, Growing Law: Race, Urban Politics, and the Governance of Vacant Land in Boston from 1950
Katharina Maier, 2018: Half Way to Freedom: The Role of Halfway Houses in Canada's Penal Landscape
Lysandra Marshall, 2017: Racial Disparities in Police Stops in Kingston, Ontario: Democratic Racism and Canadian Racial Profiling in Theoretical Perspective
Maria Jung, 2017: The Relationship between Immigration and Crime in Canada: 1976-2011
Meghana Rao, 2017: Troubling Suicide: Law, Medicine and Hijr Suicides in India
Holly Pelvin, 2017: Doing Uncertain Time: Understanding the Experiences of Punishment in Pre-trial Custody
Vanessa Iafolla, 2015: Anti-money Laundering and Counter-terrorist Financing Policy in Canada: Origins, Implementation and Enforcement
Alexandra Lysova, 2015: Dynamics of Violence between Intimate Partners in the Narratives of Incarcerated Women in Canada: A Violent Events Perspective
Natasha Madon, 2015: Intersections of Youths'Perceptions: Youths' Perceptions of Their Treatment by the Criminal Justice System and Other Social Institutions
Tara Marie Watson, 2014: Risks Inside and Beyond Institutional Walls: Organisational Responses to Substance Use in Canadian Federal Prisons
Akwasi Owusu-Bempah, 2014: Black Males' Perceptions of and Experiences with the Police in Toronto
Nicole Myers, 2013: Creating Criminality: The Intensification of Institutional Risk Aversion Strategies and the Decline of the Bail Process
Rashmee Singh, 2012: Grassroots Governance: Domestic Violence and Criminal Justice Partnerships in an Immigrant City
Olena Kobzar, 2012: Networking on the Margins: The Regulation of Payday Lending in Canada
Sarah Turnbull, 2012: Reconfiguring Canadian Penality: Gender, Diversity and Parole
Allyson Lunny, 2011:Â Victimhood and Socio-legal Narratives of Hate Crime against Queer Communities in Canada, 1985-2003
Carolyn Greene, 2011: Creating Consensus: An Exploration of Two Pre-charge Diversion Programs in Canada
Anita Lam, 2011: Making Crime TV: Producing Fictional Representations of Crime for Canadian Television
Myles Leslie, 2011: Speaking for the Dead: Coroners, Institutional Structures and Risk Management
Prashan Ranasinghe, 2009: The Refashioning of Vagrancy and the (Re)Ordering of Public Space
Michael Mopas, 2009: Imagining the Internet and Making it Governable: Canadian Law and Regulation
Sara Thompson, 2009: The Social Ecology and Spatial Distribution of Lethal Violence in Toronto, 1988-2003
Randy Seepersad, 2009: Mediators and Moderators in the Relative Deprivation - Crime/Counter-normative Actions Relationship
Annmarie Barnes, 2007: Transnational Dislocations: The Use of Deportation as Crime Control
Dawn Moore, 2005: To Cure the Offender: Drugs, Users and the Canadian Criminal Justice System
Mary Lynn Young, 2005: Crime Content and Media Economics: Gendered Practices and Sensational Stories, 1950-2000
Carla Cesaroni, 2005: The Stress and Adjustment of Youth in Custody
Bryan Hogeveen, 2003: Can't You Be a Man? Rebuilding Wayward Masculinities and Regulating Juvenile Deviance in Ontario 1860-1930
Cheryl Webster, 2003: Working for 'Good Order and Discipline': The Impact of Mandatory Convict Labour on the Maintenance of Orderly Prison Life in Contemporary Portugal
John Deukmedjian, 2002: The Evolution and Alignment of RCMP Conflict Management and Organizational Surveillance
Phil Mun, 2002: Calculated Risk-taking: The Governance of Casino Gambling in Ontario
Renisa Mawani, 2001: The "Savage Indian" and the "Foreign Plague": Mapping Racial Categories and Legal Geographies of Race in British Columbia, 1871-1925
Kimberly-Jo White, 2001: Negotiating Responsibility: Representations of Criminality and Mind-State in Canadian Law, Medicine and Society, 1920-1950
Jennifer Wood, 2000: Reinventing Governance : A Study of Transformations in the Ontario Provincial Police
Kirsten Kramar, 2000: Unwilling Mothers and Unwanted Babies: 'Infanticide' and Medico-Legal Responsibility in 20th Century Canadian Legal Discourse
Kim Varma, 2000: Exploring Age and Maturity in Youth Justice
Stephane Leman-Langlois, 2000: Constructing Post-Conflict Justice: The South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission as an Ongoing Invention of Reconciliation and Truth
Anna Pratt, 2000: A Political Anatomy of Detention and Deportation in Canada
Voula Marinos, 2000: The Multiple Dimensions of Punishment: 'Intermediate' Sanctions and Interchangeability with Imprisonment
Jane Sprott 1999: Views of the Punishment of Youth: The Dimensions of Punitiveness
Benedikt Fischer, 1998: "Community policing" : a study of local policing, order and control
Kelly Hannah-Moffat, 1997: From Christian maternalism to risk technologies, penal powers and women's knowledges in the governance of female prisons
Willem De Lint, 1997: Shaping the subject of policing, autonomy, regulation and the police constable
Tammy Landau, 1994: Policing and security in four remote aboriginal communities: a challenge to coercive models of police work
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This dissertation features three studies that explore the potential causes of and policy solutions to addresses unsuccessful criminal investigations, fatal police use of force, and racial disparities for these two phenomena.
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A Thesis Resource Guide for Criminology and Criminal Justice by Marilyn D. McShane; Frank P. Williams. Call Number: HV6024.5 .M37 2008. ISBN: 0132368951. Publication Date: 2019. This handbook is a comprehensive guide to developing and writing graduate level research. It takes the reader on a step-by-step journey through the entire thesis ...
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Theses or dissertations are the product of extended independent research by students. They are often required at undergraduate level (e.g. final year Capstone projects), and are nearly always a feature of postgraduate research from Master's through to Ph.D. level. The terms thesis and dissertation are often used interchangeably.
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Criminal Justice Dissertations As of 2014, all newly submitted Graduate Center dissertations and theses appear in Academic Works shortly after graduation. Some works are immediately available to read and download, and some become available after an embargo period set by the author. Dissertations and theses from before 2014 are generally accessible only to the CUNY community, but some authors ...
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Theses and Dissertations. Changing the Narrative: Racial and Ethnic Variations in Positive Interactions Between Prison Staff and Incarcerated Women. Master's Thesis by Alexis Klemm (2023) Approved April 2023 by the Graduate Supervisory Committee: Kevin Wright, Chair. Cody Telep.
This document lists 31 thesis titles from criminology students at Capiz State University for the 2009-2010 school year. The theses cover a range of topics related to crime such as crimes committed in certain areas, problems encountered by law enforcement, and crime prevention programs. Each thesis is listed along with the student names, thesis adviser, and year.
A Thesis Manuscript submitted to the faculty of the Department of Criminal Justice, Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite in partial fulfillment of the requirements for graduation with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology with Contribution No. _________________.
Are you looking for some Criminology Dissertation Topics to explore in your project? This post has 20+ ideas worth checking out.
Our PhD alumni study crime, order and security from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and theoretical approaches. Use the list below to expore the range of areas our doctoral students have explored over the years. Where available, theses are linked to TSpace, the University of Toronto's research repository, or else to the UofT Libraries Catalogue.
This document discusses the challenges of writing a thesis for criminology students in the Philippines. Some of the primary challenges identified are the vast and dynamic nature of criminology as a field, requiring students to synthesize diverse theories and studies. Additionally, the research process can be daunting as students must sift through large amounts of literature and data to ...
The document contains potential thesis title proposals related to criminology and the performance of police in Iligan City, Philippines. Some of the proposals examine the relationship between academic performance and board exam results, while others assess the effectiveness of police programs, strategies, visibility and patrols in preventing crime and promoting community involvement.