How might criminological theory and risk prediction accuracy improve by incorporating theory more systematically into risk prediction efforts? Readings • Desmarais, S. L., Johnson, K. L., & Singh, J. P. (2016). Performance of recidivism risk assessment instruments in US correctional settings. Psychological Services, 13(3), 206. • Duwe,...
First watch this video on What is an SOP: What is a standard operating procedure (SOP)? Then use the SOP for the Madison Police Department as a guide to complete this assignment: City of Madison SOP Digital Evidence collection Assignment Overview: This case analysis explores the challenges...
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review the following resources: Chapter 5: The Role of Government, from the textbook, Essentials of Health Economics Beyond the Economic Uncertainty of Disease [Más allá de la incertidumbre económica de la enfermedad] Download Beyond the Economic Uncertainty of Disease...
If the Due Process Clause of the Constitution protects citizens against the police coercing confessions, then are the requirements of Miranda really necessary? Is the criminal justice system benefited or hindered by requiring law enforcement to administer Miranda warnings before interviewing custodial suspects? What do...
Criminal investigators often ask supervisors different questions during roll calls and present challenging scenarios. During today's roll call, your homicide detective asked, "Can investigators execute search warrants outside their jurisdiction?". Detective Smith brings to your attention this code of law in Alabama: Section 15-5-5 Issuance of warrant. If...
Question 1 Which of the many reentry challenges that ex-prisoners face seems most likely to contribute to increased offending rather than desistance? Which ones seem most amenable to policy intervention in ways that would improve rather than worsen reentry outcomes? Primary Literature for question 1 Garland, B., Wodahl,...
In Chapter 12 of the text, the authors discuss the four generally recognized justifications for prisons. Analyze each of the four justifications. From your perspective, are any of these justifications ethically flawed, illogical, or simply controversial? Explain why. How do you reconcile these justifications with...
In the chapter 9 readings, you learned about criminal homicide. Please compare one state with fetal homicide laws with a state with partial fetal violence law recognition. I have included a link with states and a general overview of fetal laws. Please look up the...
In this assignment, you will explore key concepts related to social justice, including justice, fairness, equality, and bias. You will also explore how narratives affect perceptions of social justice and core principles of social justice. This part of the project will be the basis for...
As a supervisor in a criminal justice agency, you may be responsible for proposing and implementing initiatives or programs that can support their police department’s mission or goals. Budgeting experience will help you show stakeholders and partners the costs and benefits of supporting your ideas....