Should We Eliminate the Special System of Juvenile Justice? Is the juvenile court system a “scaled-down, second-class” criminal court? Or, are there real differences that call for a different way of seeking justice with youthful offenders? What would be the consequences of putting all juveniles on trial the same as adults, but allowing “young … Read more
Discuss the causes and consequences of jail overcrowding. How does it impact rehabilitation and treatment programs and jail management? What solutions would you propose? Be specific.
You are a corrections officer in a facility and have been for 13 years. There is an inmate, who has been there as long as you and is in custody for embezzlement. You and he have become “friends” over the years and often sit and discuss current affairs, etc. He asks you a favor … Read more
In some States, when a person is convicted of first-degree murder and there is no death penalty, they are given a sentence of “Life, without parole.” Do you think parole or early release should be an option? Explain your reasoning and justification for your decision. Discuss the relationship between prison population and sentencing policies.
Find two academic articles that have been published that use regression analysis to answer a specific research question. Review and critique these studies. Be sure to identify the important components of the research (ie independent and dependent variable, data group, etc.).
The answers become a chain of communication. Download and submit this assignment worksheet [DOCX] for credit. List the answers to all five ciphers, numbered 1–5. Each answer is worth five points. The FBI recently found some hidden files and messages on the hard drive of the hacker from Operation Stop Hack. They are enlisting … Read more
Luc Landry was arrested on Saturday, June 14, 2020 in Montreal for common assault on his neighbor. He is in an advanced state of intoxication. He has no criminal record. Given Luc’s condition, the police officer does not release him and takes him to the police station where he is locked up. Around 5:00 a.m. … Read more
All questions are worth 20 points: Identify and describe two or three traditional crimes in which computers are now used as an instrument. How has the nature of these crimes changed as a result of technology? What is anonymity on the Internet? What are the pros and cons of anonymity? Find a spam or phishing … Read more
Although analyzing statistical data can be challenging, it is equally challenging to convert these data into a written format. Therefore, in this activity, you will practice the important skill of data analysis and presenting statistical information in a written format. Using the provided datasets of offenses reported, calculate the mean, median, mode, max, min, and … Read more
Assignment Details The application of a community-oriented policing (COP) program involves addressing a specific need or problem that police officials and community members have collectively identified. Such addressing of specific community problems is often referred to as problem-oriented policing (POP). The application of POP within a COP strategy is clarified by the following diagram: (The … Read more