The facts though, according to a variety of experts who have written volumous books on criminology and the criminal mind, do not support this view.Originally Posted by Yolanda Quizhpi
When I first arrived at IPIU, I had little to no knowledge of criminolgy. Spurrred on by my association with IPIU and the credentials of accomplished investigators including the esteemed John Grogan to name just one, led me to my local library.
I did a subject search on "Criminlogy" and went to the section of the non-fiction books where any and all books related to this were located. I checked out at least 8 books on the subject, and began my self-study.
Unfortunately the experts do not support this view of bad parenting and illegitamacy spawning criminals. What I surmised is that this particular justification of criminal activity in young people is both unfounded, widespread, as well as erroneous.
To say that we as investigators are gathers of facts, and not of our own opinion and heresay, but to not support the gathering of facts by a solid understanding of the subject matter will only result in an ineffectual and partial gathering of facts due to an inability to ask the right questions.
Even if one cannot afford a college education in criminal justice, there is no reason why one can not access relevant information and establish self education by putting out the extra effort to become an expert.
As I have said before, go the extra mile and do your homework. IPIU is a great starting place and what you put into it, you will get out of it. Half measures will result in half results. Do your homework and be all you can be. Life and IPIU are all about learning. Be prepared by preparing. There is much to gathered and IPIU is only a starting point in stimulating the desire to become a professional. It is work, but it works.
I wish all of you, all the best in your new endeavors. Just remember that successful Private Investigators are well armed with knowledge and fact, and that is the single denominator which will either make or break you and I.