Explain deterrence theory as it applies to the Brutalizing Effect.
Discuss your opinion on the support or the abolition of the death penalty to deter violent crime and your recommendation for a punishment that not only prevents violent crime but deters it. The class text and in particular Chapter 7 and the PowerPoint lesson have pertinent and relevant information on the subject of the death penalty and deterrence. You must support your opinions and conclusions with credible references as mentioned in the syllabus. The following concepts will help you formulate the sections in your paper:
What about the brutalizing effect
Assumptions and problems of deterrence theory
Arguments and counterarguments
Students are expected to critically analyze and evaluate the death penalty topic listed above.
It is important to answer all of the questions, support your opinions and statements with at least two credible references. Cite the text in APA format and Include a Reference Page. Each question should be a section; an easy APA format to use to accurately answer each question. Of the total works cited, half should be from academic journals or books published by an academic press. Students must support their statements and opinions as they cite the text with at least two credible references. A conclusion section (APA) will solidify your statements and opinions. Works cited and the references should be in APA format at the end of each mini-paper.
The paper must be double-spaced, with 1.0-inch margins, using Times New Roman 12 point type and at least two
