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    Discuss current probation and parole systems for DUI's

    Joshua got a DUI for driving under the influence; for the second time. Luckily no one was hurt, but Joshua pleaded guilty and is willing to do whatever it takes to avoid ever driving under the influence again. Using a state that interests you, discuss how to best deal with Joshua under the current probation and parole systems

    Summary of the Stanford Prison Experiment

    Revisiting the Stanford Prison Experiment: a Lesson in the Power of Situation," by Philip G. Zimbardo. After reviewing the article, provide the following: A brief introduction and summary of the article Analysis of the data, including discussion of its significance and relevance to criminal justice Compare and contrast t

    Different Levels of Homicide

    Topic: Homicides APA paragraphs with proper APA citation(s)/reference(s) 1. There are different levels or degrees of homicide. Discuss these degrees. Give examples.

    Police Recruitment and Selection Process

    Write a 750- 1,050-word paper in which you describe the recruitment and selection process of the agency you selected. Include the following • Describe elements associated with the police recruitment and selection process at the agency. • Identify major components of the training process and the career development progra

    Police department roles and functions

    Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you address police department roles and functions. Include the following • Identify the principal roles and functions of police organizations and their role as it applies to the law. • Describe various types of police agencies at the local, state, and federal level and the roles

    Death penalty and an analysis of real cases

    How do you feel about the death penalty? What is the death penalty? Compare the Travon Martin case to other similar cases? How do you feel about the O.j. Simpson case? Was it fair? How do you feel about the Travon Martin case? Was it fair? How do you feel about the Michael Vick case? Was it fair? Discuss other similar cas

    Death Penalty Proposal

    Give a proposal on Death Penalty including Introduction/title page, Abtract, Method, (describe what type of people in the study) Expected Results and Conclusion based on 3 Articles: 1. Death Penalty Support for Special Offender Populations of Legally Convicted Murderers: Juveniles, the Mentally Retarded, and the Mentally Inc

    Elements of Conflict in the American Legal and Justice Systems

    What elements of conflict are present in the American legal and justice systems? Respond to this question in terms of how and why critical criminologists view crime as a political concept designed to protect the power and position of the upper classes at the expense of the poor. Give examples. Please cite your source.

    Violence in the United States

    Assignment: You are working as a research assistant to a senior researcher for the National Institute of Justice who has recently been assigned to a task force project on violence in the United States. Your supervisor asks you to begin preliminary research for the project by creating a PowerPoint presentation with some of the

    Organization Theory Questions

    1. We looked at several "perspectives" or "schools of thought" in Organization Theory. For any four of those "schools" or "perspectives", please provide some distinguishing characteristics of each school plus at least two articles/authors from each that exemplify those characteristics. 2. A pathological organization is one th

    Classical Organizational Theories

    Shafritz, Jay, Ott, J. Steven and Jang, Yong Suk. Classics of Organization Theory, 7th Ed. Boston, MA: Wadsworth, 2011. Company use as compares General Motors or United States Postal Service I have attached some of the theories that were used. The first paper was great but I never worked in correctional field. Define or

    Research: Child Abuse

    Based on these 3 articles 1. Through a Foucauldian Lens: A Genealogy of Child Abuse. By: Bell, Sheri. Journal of Family Violence. Feb2011, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p101-108. 8p. 2. Abuse of adolescents. By: Rees, Gwyther; Stein, Mike. Children & Society. Apr97, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p63-70. 8p 3. Prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse: A Cor

    Offender Treatment

    Please assist with the following: 1. A comparison (similarities and differences) between juvenile and adult offender treatment approaches and programs. Explain at least two similarities and two differences related to treatment approaches and treatment programs. Explain at least one conclusion you drew or insight you gained a

    Literature Review on Juvenile Delinquency

    I need help with the above literature review using Annotated Outline previously done, please add 5 new articles on "How Juvenile Delinquency Occurs" for the Coalition". If the abstract article summaries contain 5 new articles based on each topic below that's great. If there's a problem let me know please. From the studies in

    Judges Authority

    There are areas in the criminal justice system where the judge can choose a sentence within specific guidelines. Do you believe that judges have the knowledge and authority to continue selecting sentencing options? Please explain.

    Sentencing Goals of Corrections

    List the five sentencing goals of corrections, and discuss each goal's characteristics and contributions to corrections effectiveness. Which sentencing goal do you feel is the most effective, and why?

    Custodial Model and Incarceration Model

    Which model do you think provides the best treatment? Research the custodial model of incarceration of the United States and the rehabilitation model of the United Kingdom. How are these 2 models similar? How are these 2 models different? Which model do you feel is more effective at reducing the rate of recidivism? Do y

    Victim and Victimization

    Very Briefly: https://berkeley.courseload.com/#material/7823,index/81 What is meant by the term %60cycle of violence. Discuss the cycle of violence in detail and provide a sound example to support your argument. Provide two recommendations for reducing the cycle of violence and discuss those recommendations. Present one prog

    The American Society of Criminology

    Instructions: Examine the website for the American Society of Criminology and answer the questions about it below. http://www.asc41.com/ Question 1: What is the mission and purpose of the American Society of Criminology? Question 2: Identify the major divisions of the ASC, and discuss the research that each promotes. Qu

    Drug Ring Operation

    Here's the scenario: You are a Wichita Police Department detective working in the major crimes unit, and you are assigned to a joint federal-state-city crime task force working on a number of major drug cases. Over a period of several months, your task force has been able to gather information and make cases on several of the d

    Ethical issues in law enforcement

    Part of the responsibility of any law enforcement organization is to effectively address ethical dilemmas. Often during these investigations, it is discovered that other outside organizations must be consulted or brought into the investigation because their own investigation may fall into the jurisdiction of other law enforcemen

    Cross Agency Investigations

    You are advising a colleague on a case in which the employer noticed a number of irregularities in the accountant reports while he was on vacation. Your colleagues calls you and tells you that she learned that the local police will be meeting with federal agents to determine whether the accountant will be charged with embezzleme

    Modes of Communication

    Informal modes of communications within an organization cannot always be controlled, nor should they be controlled in many cases. For this assignment, you are to list the pros and cons of word-of-mouth communication within an organization. Are there specific instances when informal communication can work in a positive manner