Discussion

Less than or equal to 300 words

  1. Considering the three frames of references: classical, positivistic, and theories of the behavior of criminal law. What assumptions do each of these theories make about human nature? To what kind of criminal justice policies do each of the theories point?
  2. As a policy maker, how would you make the objective risks of getting caught known to potential offenders? (You may use any theory to illustrate your points).