Lesson 10 - Discussion: Victimized Children and Elderly Topic Watch the video below that discusses different ways elders are victimized by financial abuse. Why might the elderly be especially vulnerable to these sorts of financial abuse? That is, why would someone target the...
Topic Sexual Assault vs. Sexual Harassment What are the differences between sexual harassment and sexual assault? What are the similarities? Watch this training video from the U.S. Army as a secondary resource: Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhx6TDiB9eU Submission Requirements One to two pages. Grading Criteria APA Citation...
Assignment Historically, how has society and the criminal justice system responded to sexual assault victims? Are there any changes occurring today compared to the past? What are those changes? Do you think those changes are for the better, worse, or make no difference? Explain...
Types of Evidence Discussion: In this lesson, we have looked at the following types of evidence: direct, circumstantial, inculpatory, exculpatory, corroborative, witness, and hearsay evidence. Pick one (1) type of evidence for your discussion post. Define that type of evidence (including a citation) and then...
Assignment Read The History of the Crime Victims' Movement in the United States. Actions Evaluate the development of the victims’ rights movement. Has it been effective? Why or why not? What are some ways this movement has helped victims seek justice? Submission Requirements ...
In at least three (3) pages, identify a category of crime, provide a specific example of the elements of the offense from your state (or state of your choosing) and discuss the investigative approaches and choices that an investigator would most likely consider when...
Assignment 4: In at least one (2-3) pages, discuss the process needed in order to obtain a search warrant. You must: include a discussion of the level of proof needed for a search warrant (defined and cited) include specific...
Watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9yqB9NRNcc The experience of a trial can be particularly challenging for crime victims. In one (1) page discuss what are the pros and cons of notifying victims of progress made in their offender’s case? Why might laws regarding victim notification have...
Discussion 3 - Reasonable Suspicion Discussion: So far in this course we have touched on the legal standards of: (1) reasonable suspicion (Terry v. Ohio); (2) probable cause; and (3) beyond a reasonable doubt. In 3-4 paragraphs, discuss reasonable suspicion. In your post...
Victimization data is gathered from various sources such as the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) and National Crime Victim Survey (NCVS). Give a brief overview of the UCR and NCVS. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this data. Uniform Crime Report (Links to an external...