Discussion Prompt #1 Identify and discuss an example of self-serving bias in a workplace. Describe how you engaged in self-serving bias to explain your own or a co-worker’s behavior, or how a co-worker engaged in self-serving bias in explaining your or their behavior. How did this impact the situation and the relationship? Discussion Prompt #2 Analyze the attributional patterns you use to explain a mean or disappointing […]

The recent “defund the police” movement has run into obstacles as issues have arisen from the lack of police services in some cities that have cut back on police funding. There is a movement now towards “detasking the police”, intentionally and purposefully assigning tasks formally carried out by commissioned police officers to “others” who are more specifically trained for a particular function, a function that […]

Procedural Issues at Trial Description Each party in a trial has a specific role and specific duties; these are defined by both law and custom. Each role has developed to serve the interests of either the state or the defendant. In addition to the duties of each party, there are rules of evidence that serve to protect the rights of the accused; a primary example […]

interview/talk with someone you have a close relationship with (such as spouse, friend, sibling, student advisor, etc.) about how you communicate or are labeled. Use the Johari Window Diagram to diagram how you communicate with them.  What would you both put in the four quadrants? What insights can you draw from this diagram and how does that person see you? Was this your reflected appraisal […]

pick one person in your life and share who they are to (are you close to them, just met them, etc.). Think back to one conversation with them and share it briefly (look for nonverbal communication and things they were wearing, how their body language was, etc.). Then review the Cognitive Schemata diagram in Chapter 3. Share what you’d put in the four categories about […]

Private Policing Begin by viewing “Don’t ‘Abolish the Police.’ Privatize Them.” Then, read “New Perspectives in Policing” from the Harvard Kennedy School of Criminal Justice. Pay special attention to page 9, “Potential Benefits and Risks of Public/Private Police Partnerships.” After viewing the video and reading the article, respond to the following three prompts: What would give a private police force the authority to conduct police […]

Discuss the key people involved in the federal judiciary and its administration, including the roles and duties of the key players and their power/authority, and the many other personnel that assist in the functioning of this organization.

What effects does the practice of victim blaming have for future potential crime victims and the criminal justice system?  Discuss in as much detail as possible using specific examples from this chapter and one additional outside source. Remember that your post must be at least 300 words. You must put your word count BOTH at the end of your discussion and at the end of […]

What impact has feminism had in the study of women and crime? Explain your opinion using information from this chapter and one other source or any of the additional readings in your textbook. Remember that your post must be at least 300 words. You must put your word count BOTH at the end of your discussion and at the end of your reply. You need to […]

Two steps in creating, updating, or changing policy are policy development and implementation. In this assignment, you explain the aspects of policy development and implementation, and share any concerns that you have identified, along with how those can be addressed. Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you include the following: Identify and describe the components of policy development and implementation. Provide at least 2 […]

Describe the treatment plans currently being used in correctional facilities. How effective are these treatment plans? Are there waiting lists? Can offenders effectively be treated for their various issues if they don’t want the help? Be sure to support your position with evidence and cite at least two external sources.

ASSIGNMENT: You are a Ph.D. candidate in Criminal Justice and working to find a topic for your dissertation. How would you go about reviewing the existing literature on a topic you find interesting? When reading scholarly articles, what reading methods would you employ to be an active and effective researcher? DUE: August 25, 2021 Submit your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday. No Late […]

Choose at least 1 peer-reviewed article and at least 1 other scholarly source that relates to your passion in criminal justice (police, courts, or corrections) and discuss how these relate to your passion. read titled “Overview: Criminal Justice” found in this module’s Learn section. Incorporate a discussion about “Your Role as a Practitioner-Academic” as discussed. How will your past experiences impact your career? How will […]

Assault Performance Task Scenario Case Number: 1111111 Date: August 13, 2016 Reporting Officer: Colt Winchester Incident Type: Crime Against the Person Address of Occurrence: 111 Felony Drive, Happy Town, GA 15486 Witnesses: Alan Skittles: Store owner. Male, 43, Latino Michael Smith: Employee. Male, 21, African American Andrea Sianturi: Customer. Female, 27, Asian American Weapon or Objects Used: Umbrella or Shoe On August 13, 2016, at […]

Primary Task Response: The Individual Project for this week involves giving a presentation to a city council and city manager in a public forum regarding their consideration of transition from traditional policing to community-oriented policing & problem solving (COPPS). Review the Unit 4 Individual Project and then explain how you would prepare for the upcoming presentation in the city council meeting.  In your response, answer […]