Choose ONE of the readings in Chapter 12: The Criminal Justice System Begin your analysis with a statement (or 2 or 3) written in your own words that sums up the main point(s) of the reading (pretend that none of us have read the reading before). Be specific about the title of the reading and […]
Using the Miller Library, find at least four peer-reviewed articles in academic journals on a specific ethical issue in the criminal justice system of your choice.
Using the Miller Library, find at least four peer-reviewed articles in academic journals on a specific ethical issue in the criminal justice system of your choice. The criminal justice issue you choose might be a component of current political, criminal issues, or historical issues. 4. Read your articles, analyzing the issue you have chosen through […]
Describe what you see as the most important impediment that must be overcome to take better advantage of technological advances to improve the functioning and effectiveness of the criminal justice system.
This week’s readings introduce several issues related to the increased use of information technology in the criminal justice system, and the many challenges that criminal justice agencies face in implementing them and adapting to the rapidly advancing world of information technology. Describe what you see as the most important impediment that must be overcome to […]
Consider the agents of socialization: family, peers, sports, religion, school, toys/games, the media. Choose 2 of those to discuss how implicit biases become a part of each of us.
Implicit Bias This assignment is likely to be different than most others you’ve had.Listen to an episode of the radio program called ‘This American Life’ that discusses different aspects of life around the U.S. This particular episode covers the very important issue of race and policing, and gives us the opportunity to hear from real […]
Explain the Reversing the Effects of Racial Implicit Bias and Addressing Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System.
Reversing the Effects of Racial Implicit Bias and Addressing Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System Your position paper should be an argumentative paper where you are presenting the solution you are no longer discussing the actual issue as it pertains to its history or causes. Your position paper should be an analyzing implementation, cost, […]
Do you think the media (news, entertainment, etc.) helps or hurts the image of the criminal justice system (i.e., police, courts, and corrections) in the United States?
Reflection 1: Do you think the media (news, entertainment, etc.) helps or hurts the image of the criminal justice system (i.e., police, courts, and corrections) in the United States? In answering, be sure to briefly describe why one may argue the opposite of your answer and why your answer to this question should be considered […]
Discuss the importance of ethics in the criminal justice system. Explain how laws can conflict with ethical standards.
For your Unit 1 Complete assignment, write a narrative essay (minimum 1500 words) in which you address and discuss the questions and statements listed below. Use at least four scholarly sources and remember to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the READ and Attend sections in your essay. Cite your sources in APA format. 1. Discuss […]
Critically discuss the similarities and differences between how families of offenders are treated, and how the families of victims are treated, both inside and outside of the criminal justice system.
Critically discuss the similarities and differences between how families of offenders are treated, and how the families of victims are treated, both inside and outside of the criminal justice system.
Examine the moral implications for the criminal justice system if disparities in searches, arrests, and incarceration sentences continue to be skewed due to race.
Disparity in the treatment of people accused of crimes in the United States is statistically undeniable. Chapter 4 in your text discusses the concept of institutionalized racism and the video Black Death in Dixie: Racism and the Death Penalty in the United States (https://secure.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?token=39112&aid=18596&plt=FOD&loid=0&w=420&h=315&fWidth=440&fHeight=365) explores the premise that the death penalty targets minorities (Nelson & […]
Examine the significance of political bias in reporting; and Create a foundation for the accurate and ethical reporting of news about the criminal justice system.
The media plays a major part in all facets of U.S. society. Increased attention on criminal justice issues and criminal justice administration by the media creates opportunities and threats to the status quo of criminal justice policies and actions. Chapters 11 and 16 in your text discuss the influence of the media on criminal justice […]