How much of contemporary American criminal justice policy (that is, the direction, proirity, and details of how governments deal with crime) should be based on public opinion? Does the public have a right to demand changes in criminal justice policy? Why or why not? What are the hazards or trade-offs in such a system?
1. Poverty significantly influences how environmental toxins contribute to criminal behavior. Low-income communities are more likely to be
1. Poverty significantly influences how environmental toxins contribute to criminal behavior. Low-income communities are more likely to be situated in older homes or near industrial sites, exposing residents, especially children, to harmful substances like lead. Lead exposure is linked to cognitive difficulties, poor impulse control, and increased aggression, all of