For this assignment, you can choose to either create a PowerPoint presentation or write a report depicting your analysis of historical crime data for a specific category of crime or criminal issue. Focus your research on one component of the criminal justice system (i.e., law...
At the end of each module, you will reflect on what you learned in the module. Write 1–2 paragraphs in which you discuss what you found most interesting, and explain. Discuss whether factors of class, race, and sexual orientation affect the perception of the...
Consider the following scenario: You have been hired as the chief of police in a community where there are strained police–community relations due to several instances of cultural insensitivity. In addition, police department morale is low due to complaints regarding cultural insensitivity among the...
Discussion Forum 2: Crime and Criminology A shooting in Ferguson: Michael Brown 1. How do you interpret this case in the context of the consensus view of crime? Is there a consensus in the American society about Wilson's verdict? Has justice been served in this...
How much consideration should be given to a person’s background or life circumstances when decisions are made at critical points in the criminal justice system (e.g., decision to arrest, specific charges, decision to prosecute, sentencing, re-entry plan)? This week, explain how your thoughts have...
In many inner city areas, young people are forced to engage in violence because of the circumstances under which they find themselves. Many live in very violent communities without the possibility of leaving most of their lives, are faced with crowded schools with few caring...
In this week's chapter you read about deindividuation, authority as an instigator in criminal behavior, and the bystander effect. The people who are not primary actors in violent crimes, but may instead be part of the onlookers, are often guilt ridden that they did not...
must be 5 paragraphs think about a former belief you might have had about differences between races, marriage, and/or education. Consider the colorblind racism frames and apply them to your belief, as applicable. Also, consider the difference between cultural and structural explanations. Remember: Provide evidence...
Reflect on what you have learned in this course regarding special populations. Revisit the weekly topics, think about how you can apply what you have learned to your profession now and in the future. ...
The following discussion is in two parts. While your initial post will be for one of the two, you will be asked to respond to both. In preparation for this two-part discussion, review Chapters 3 and 6 of The Prevention of Crime, watch Victimization Triangle—Remove...