In the UK we have a similar street gang problem to that in the USA. To deny that is to underestimate the scale and nature of gang violence.

This assignment deals with Criminology And Criminal Justice of USA together with essential aspects of it such as Identification, knowledge, and understanding of relevant criminological and criminal justice issues, Quality, Explanation, and critique of relevant criminological and criminal justice issues, etc.

Instructions 

MODULE NAME: CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

MAXIMUM WORD LIMIT:     2,500 WORDS

In the UK we have a similar street gang problem to that in the USA.  To deny that is to underestimate the scale and nature of gang violence.

Critically evaluate the above statement with reference to journal articles and research reports on gang violence.  You should also include examples and evaluation of government policies in this area.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Marks will be awarded for the following:

• Identification, knowledge, and understanding of relevant criminological and criminal justice issues.
• Explanation and critique of relevant criminological and criminal justice issues.
• Quality (and clarity) of explanation, reasoning and argument.
• Quality of written expression, syntax, grammar and spelling.
• Tenability of conclusion in the light of preceding discussion. (do not reach a conclusion that contradicts your earlier assertions).
• Demonstration of the quality of your research and referencing to the OSCOLA system (including your use of a range of information from both primary and secondary sources)