The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is a limitation on both state and federal government power to make arrests, search people and their property, and seize objects and contraband, such as illegal drugs or weapons. These policy limits are the bedrock of search and seizure law and are ultimately at the root of … Read more
After reviewing the videos about Indigenous Peoples as mascots, Halloween costumes, and cultural appropriation, argue for or against the use of mascots, Halloween costumes, and other processes culturally appropriated from Indigenous Peoples. In your discussion, be sure to include elements of prejudice, discrimination, assimilation, and racism.
Review the First Nations website from the Readings and Resources and select one of the following programs provided: Nourishing Native Foods and Health, Advancing Household and Community Asset-Building Strategies Strengthening Tribal and Community Institutions, Investing in Youth, or Achieve Native Financial Empowerment. After choosing a program, in your initial post, provide an overview of … Read more
Every prison has one or more inmates that have a working knowledge of the law. They are called Jailhouse Lawyers. They are restricted in some items that they are allowed to do. They cannot be paid, have access to some legal material and cannot represent their “client” in court. Do you think that they should … Read more
Certain religions have specific dietary requirements. Do you think the prisons should have to fulfill these specific requirements or have general ones that cover the dietary need of these inmates due to their religious beliefs? Support your viewpoint.
1. After reading Mapp v. Ohio (1961) [2020 Ed. of textbook, pg. 62] explain the following: o Which constitutional amendment is at issue in the case, and what right(s) does it encompass? o What did the United States Supreme Court decide in this case and why? o The Court has to balance the protection … Read more
Structure of the Juvenile Justice System Your task is to explain the process of the juvenile justice system and possible dispositional outcomes and to address the adult court waiver process. Earlier in the week, you reviewed the key procedures in the juvenile justice system. Click here to learn about the structure and process of the … Read more
Discussion Assignment The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Provide a detailed response to the topic questions in the Discussion Area. For … Read more
Students will complete a research paper on a specific topic or current issue related to criminal justice. Students can choose any topic as long as it is relevant to the field of criminal justice. Each paper will be a minimum of 15 pages and formatted in APA style. A grading rubric is attached. A grading … Read more
Traditional thinking views a problem in isolated parts, each part as linear having a cause and effect that is managed. Systems thinking recognizes that a complex system managed in the traditional way will result in unintended consequences and enhance complexity instead of resolving the problem. Provide an example of a problem in any context, … Read more