Criminal Justice
PART 1
Race is not an easy topic of discussion. It often sparks strong feelings and emotions. When examining race in the context of disparities in the criminal justice system, there are grouping themes. Some maintain that the disparities are the result of the system operating as a giant sieve to differentiate offenders and, as such, more men of color are placed under correctional authority because they commit more crime. Others maintain that the sieve is racist, with the system treating men of color more harshly in comparison to the way white men are treated. A third group maintains the criminal justice system operates within the broader context of societal racism and represents a mechanism for its expression.
Regardless of the reason, racial disparities are an area of importance in criminal justice. Let us look more closely at the issue.
In this discussion post, address the following in 250-300 word:
- Determine the impact of high minority incarceration rates on minority communities.
- Analyze the implications of high minority incarceration rates on the effectiveness of the criminal justice system.
- Correlate the close relationship between politics and criminal justice policy, and issues of race and punishment.
- Lay out two important steps for reducing racial disparities in punishment.
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PART 2
The death penalty has always been a controversial practice. Debate on the issue is not a new phenomenon. There are many vantage points associated with the legalities and debate. The Supreme Court has ruled that death as a punishment is different from other punishments. The legal issues associated with the death penalty include, but are not limited to, execution of the mentally ill, effective assistance of counsel, death qualification of juries, appeals, the impact on international law, and execution methods. The debate is also impacted by sentencing philosophy.
In this discussion, different dimensions of the death penalty will be explored.
In the initial discussion post, address the following in 250-300 words:
- Explain why there is support for the death penalty in the U.S., when it has been abolished in other Western democracies.
- Analyze two alternatives to death that could achieve the retributive, deterrent, and incapacitative goals of capital punishment.
- Predict what the future holds for the death penalty, from a criminal justice practitioner perspective.
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PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE A REFERENCE PAGE. INCLUDE THE REFERENCES AT THE END OF EACH DISCUSSION.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS!!
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African American are often incarcerated more than the white community in the United States. Mass Incarceration normally led to detriments. To start with it affects those who are close to the person, for instance, their partners…
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