Discipline: Criminology

Choose a hypothetical example from either a law enforcement or correctional agency and discuss specific ways to change the culture to achieve better criminal justice outcomes. These outcomes can be internal or external to the agency.Choose a hypothetical example from either a law enforcement or correctional agency and discuss specific ways to change the culture to achieve better criminal justice outcomes. These outcomes can be internal or external to the agency.

Discuss in general terms how the culture of an agency can negatively influence desired criminal justice outcomes. Identify three specific areas where the criminal justice outcomes or performance measures for the hypothetical agency you chose that need to change or impove. Describe how the socialization process for new members or the agency should be changed […]

Lack of cultural competence and the need for diversity in the recruitment of criminal justice professionals.Lack of cultural competence and the need for diversity in the recruitment of criminal justice professionals.

Describe how corrections is affected by a lack of cultural competence in both systemic and individual biases. Include commentary on the following issues in relation to cultural bias: Geography and female prisons Treatment of mentally ill, disabled, pregnant, etc. Explain the need for diversity in the recruitment of criminal justice professionals. Include commentary on the […]

Create a case study scenario for a person with a mental health issue or an intellectual disability who experiences a crisis resulting in the involvement of the criminal justice systemCreate a case study scenario for a person with a mental health issue or an intellectual disability who experiences a crisis resulting in the involvement of the criminal justice system

In this summative assessment, you create your own hypothetical scenario to tell the story of someone with a mental health issue or intellectual disability who is involved in an interaction with the criminal justice system, and to demonstrate the crisis intervention response and the administrative processes and procedures that come into play. You will share […]

Why is guilty but mentally ill a controversial verdict? What does this verdict often mean for defendants?Why is guilty but mentally ill a controversial verdict? What does this verdict often mean for defendants?

Citation Styles The majority of your response should be your own original writing based on what you have learned from the textbook. Be sure to provide a citation and a reference for any materials used, including the required textbook. The following points are designed to help you understand how to provide proper citations and references […]

Explain the two major theoretical perspectives for explaining the effects of hypnosis. How can hypnosis be most helpful in investigations?Explain the two major theoretical perspectives for explaining the effects of hypnosis. How can hypnosis be most helpful in investigations?

Citation Styles The majority of your response should be your own original writing based on what you have learned from the textbook. Be sure to provide a citation and a reference for any materials used, including the required textbook. The following points are designed to help you understand how to provide proper citations and references […]

What is the relationship between police-community relationships and violent crime? Theoretically and empirically, have strained police-community relations caused increases in community violence?What is the relationship between police-community relationships and violent crime? Theoretically and empirically, have strained police-community relations caused increases in community violence?

Research question: What is the relationship between police-community relationships and violent crime? Theoretically and empirically, have strained police-community relations caused increases in community violence? Directions: Pick one of the following questions. In no more than 5-7 double-spaced pages, answer the question in the format suggested, including all the relevant aspects included on page 3 of […]

The Big Short Movie – Analyzing the Social Harms & Criminal Factors of 2008 Housing CrisisThe Big Short Movie – Analyzing the Social Harms & Criminal Factors of 2008 Housing Crisis

You are all undoubtedly aware of the financial crisis of 2008, which wreaked havoc on the global economy and upended many people’s lives. It has been chronicled by numerus films and TV documentaries—among them The Big Short. This film explores the crisis through the lens of four large banks on Wall Street. You may have […]

“Street gangs in the United States operate exclusively at the local level, in isolation, and pose little threat outside their sphere of influence. It is impossible to determine what street gangs have the most influence or know what“Street gangs in the United States operate exclusively at the local level, in isolation, and pose little threat outside their sphere of influence. It is impossible to determine what street gangs have the most influence or know what

Topic: “Street gangs in the United States operate exclusively at the local level, in isolation, and pose little threat outside their sphere of influence. It is impossible to determine what street gangs have the most influence or know what activities they engage in.” The paper must be at least 500 and no more than 750 […]

Individuals who gravitate towards gang involvement are often marginalized from acquiring status in general in society via legitimate means, and their only option is to acquire status through illegitimate meansIndividuals who gravitate towards gang involvement are often marginalized from acquiring status in general in society via legitimate means, and their only option is to acquire status through illegitimate means

A Reaction Paper is designed to develop and sharpen your critical thinking and writing skills. Your objective in writing this assignment is to define an issue clearly and to formulate and clarify your position on that issue by reacting to a controversial statement. Each of the five papers is worth 4% of the course grade. […]

7-1 Practice Activity: Building a Private Security Business (CJ- 405) – Follow the rubric7-1 Practice Activity: Building a Private Security Business (CJ- 405) – Follow the rubric

Overview John has worked in the public sector for the past 20 years as a local police officer. John made the decision to retire early and enter the private sector, taking a position as the director of security for a large luxury hotel in Miami’s South Beach neighborhood in Florida. Although John maintains an impressive […]