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CriticalIssues in CriminalJusticeSystem

CriticalIssues in CriminalJusticeSystem

As you complete this course and the program, it is time to look ahead at the critical issues facing the criminal justice system. Many of today’s critical issues have either arisen or worsened as a result of the 9/11 attacks. This assignment will require you to build on your assignment by applying the concepts of the course to the following four areas:

  • Using the Internet, research and analyze a major national-level street gang, such as MS-13 or the Bloods. Describe the challenges such gangs present to law enforcement. Also, analyze how theories such as social disorganization and strain theory describe factors that lead juveniles to join such gangs.
  • Another key issue is the use of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) evidence to exonerate wrongfully-convicted offenders. Advances in technology in recent years have allowed investigators to use old crime scene evidence to prove the evidence of some death-row inmates. For this portion of the assignment, describe the efforts being made by citizens outside the criminal justice system to ensure that innocent people are not wrongfully executed. Be sure to include the “Innocence Project.”
  • The above issue raises the question of how innocent men and women might have been convicted in the first place. For the third portion of this assignment, analyze and discuss the most common causes of wrongful convictions.
  • For the final part of this paper, examine a post-9/11 critical issue that corresponds to your area of interest. Once you have selected an issue:
    • How the community influences this issue?
    • Are the lawmakers and politicians addressing the issue appropriately?
    • Have any improvements been made in recent years?
    • Given what you have learned throughout his program, what are your thoughts on the issue?
    • Some issues you might wish to choose may include the President’s use of drones to kill the US citizens suspected of terrorism without due process; the use of GPS devices and “sneak-and-peek” searches to investigate suspects; cyber-attacks from foreign countries; the use of Supermax prisons to house convicted terrorists; legislation to restrict private ownership of certain types of guns.

Submission Details:

  • Provide the answers in 5–6 pages Microsoft Word document.
Please make sure that everything is explained correctly and concise. This is the final paper for the class. Please read & follow everything that is in bold and also underlined; also include examples

 

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Assignment 2: RA 2: Characteristics of Effective Treatment Programs

Assignment 2: RA 2: Characteristics of Effective Treatment Programs

 

Several types of intervention and treatment

approaches have been presented in your course textbook. In addition, evidence-based treatment programs are presented on the recommended government website, http://www.crimesolutions.gov/. The Office of Justice Programs’ CrimeSolutions.gov uses rigorous research to determine what works in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services. On CrimeSolutions.gov, you will find:

  • Research on program effectiveness reviewed and rated by expert reviewers
  • Easily understandable ratings based on the evidence that indicates whether a program achieves its goals

Referencing the professional literature, address the following in a 6- to 8-page Microsoft Word document:

  • Identify two effective treatment approaches either from the textbook or from the website. One of the treatment programs should be based in a residential facility and the other should be community based. Use resources from professional literature in your research. Use resources from professional literature in your research. Professional literature may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, and .gov).
  • Identify and describe the similarities and differences between community-based treatments and treatments in jails and prisons.
  • Identify the underlying principles common to both treatment programs that increase the chances of success. Treatment programs based in schools, the community, and the work site can serve as prevention programs. However, various factors need to be considered in establishing the nature of the treatment program.
  • Identify the factors that need to be considered in the treatment and prevention programs for offenders. Indicate the role that each of the factors plays.
  • Provide examples and rationales.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Submission Details:

  • By the due date assigned, save your document as M5_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc and submit it to the Submissions Area.
Grading CriteriaMaximum Points
Identified two treatment approaches as required in the assignment instructions and used the research literature to support the selections.36
Described the similarities and differences between community-based treatments and treatments in jails and prisons.72
Identified and analyzed the underlying principles common to both that increase the chances of success.72
Identified the factors that need to be considered in the treatment and prevention programs for offenders and indicated the role that each of the factors plays.60
Provided examples and rationales.24
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.36
Total:300

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Written Exercise 3

Written Exercise 3

RJ 530 Written Exercise 3

Situation:

You are a court appointed attorney for an alleged murderer. During one of your attorney – client meetings, the accused discloses the fact one week ago he abducted a 5 year old boy from a local playground, murdered him and buried the remains behind his house. After your interview with him, you find an article in a local newspaper where a mother is pleading for information about her missing son.

You are currently faced with an ethical dilemma. The information you received was provided in confidence during an attorney-client meeting, and you would be disbarred if you revealed this information.

Your assignment is to write a response on what you would do in this situation. The response you provide is to be supported by research and should be written at a graduate level.NOTE: With this situation, your client will not disclose the information; therefore, attempting to convince him would not work, so do not focus on having your client do the right thing.

Your paper should go beyond the obvious, be written at a graduate level, and must be no less than 1200 words. You must use no less than three additional resources (other than your required text) that support your position. All resources used must be properly cited using the APA style.

For credit, in your response, you must include at least three journal articles that support your information. Remember, all resources including, but not limited to, journals, magazines, and/or books must be properly cited using the APA style. Make sure that you follow the exact way to cite your references.

NOTE: Your entire paper must be in APA format. This requires a cover page, abstract, body, and references. The cover page contains descriptor with page number, Running Head, Title, Author, and University. In the body, each paragraph must be attributed and cited properly. Points will be deducted for not following the proper format.

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In this writtenassignment, youhave the opportunity to shareyourthoughts about how to deliverclient-centeredculturallycompetentcare and workcollaboratively with others. The Case of Mrs. G. Mrs. G. is a 75yearoldHispanicwoman who hasbeenrela

In this writtenassignment, youhave the opportunity to shareyourthoughts about how to deliverclient-centeredculturallycompetentcare and workcollaboratively with others. The Case of Mrs. G. Mrs. G. is a 75yearoldHispanicwoman who hasbeenrela

In this written assignment, you have the opportunity to share your thoughts about how to deliver client-centered culturally competent care and work collaboratively with others.

The Case of Mrs. G.
Mrs. G. is a 75 year old Hispanic woman who has been relatively well all of her life. She had been married for 50 years and had five children. Her children are grown with families of their own. All but one of her children live in other states. Mrs. G.’s husband passed away last year, which was devastating for her. She had been very close to him and relied upon him for everything. He was “the life of the party” she always said and was a loving and caring man. Since his passing, Mrs. G. has continued to live in the house they shared for 35 years. In the last month, Mrs. G. has fallen twice sustaining injuries, though minimal. Her home health nurse comes weekly to check in on her. Mrs. G. likes her very much and wishes she could come more often. Mrs. G.’s daughter who lives in the next town over, has been worried and decided with the urging of her siblings and the doctor to start looking for an assisted living facility for her mother. She found one last week and talked with the Director who said she would be happy to help in whatever way was best. The daughter decided to tell her mother that it was time for her to move, so she can be cared for and be safe. When she told her mother, Mrs. G. cried and said, “This will not happen ever. I plan to stay in this house of loving memories for the remainder of my life.”

In 3 – 4 pages answer the following questions:

  1. How would you best describe Mrs. G.’s feelings about her life, her family, her traditions, and her future?
  2. Did Mrs. G.’s response to her daughter surprise you? Please explain your answer.
  3. In what way do you believe her culture might be influencing her decision?
  4. If you were Mrs. G.’s daughter what would you say to her that shows you are caring and have compassion for her situation? What nonverbal communication would support that level of communication?
  5. Suppose Mrs. G. stands firm about not leaving her house. What resources and collaborations might be available and helpful so the daughter and other healthcare providers can keep her mother safe and make the most effective decision?

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