Topic for your initial post: Several types of violent victimization were discussed in this module. Your task is to select one and write about the following (you can choose a violent crime that we didn’t discuss if you can relate it to victimology and the factors below): Explain the extent or reach of the crime you … Read more
Fear of crime can lead to increased anxiety, social withdrawal, and many other outcomes. One of the goals of community policing is to reduce the fear of crime by building positive relationships with the people in an officer’s neighborhood and town. Distrust of law enforcement is one area that we covered in this Module, and … Read more
Go to the following website: https://trends.vera.org/ Select two counties from anywhere in the United States and compare incarceration trends over time. Compare the county information with state and national data, as well. Watch the video below for more instructions and a visual walk through of how to use the data on this site! You can … Read more
The volume of criminal cases being tried across the United States, coupled with many agencies being understaffed, makes it challenging for agencies to stay current on legal issues. Recognizing the importance of staying current on legal issues, in this activity you will practice your research skills, while refining your presentation skills, by providing a summary … Read more
Assignment Details The appellate process is a cornerstone of a democratic criminal justice system. However, many people are unaware of the process that a case may undergo before it finds itself before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). In fact, as you have read, not all cases reach the highest court in the … Read more
Provide an example of behavior of someone you know that increases his/her probability of becoming a victim. (No names, please.) Explain what aspects of his/her lifestyle contribute to this. Discuss what ways he/she can reduce this risk
Like in a criminal justice professional conference seminar, you will pick the conferences that you wish to attend. You will select 1 of the 4 topics for your Discussion Board. Please read the instructions for the Discussion Board assignments carefully because they are different from your other classes that you have had Discussion Boards in. Selecting 1 … Read more
Conduct an internet search for a juvenile program in your city or state that provides an alternative to incarceration. Read about the program and then present to your colleagues your reasons how or why the program might reduce recidivism, more effectively than incarcerating juvenile offenders. Ensure you provide a link to your selected program, so your … Read more
Choose a television show or movie that shows procedures/or a process to collect evidence from a violent crime scene that differs from the actual procedures/process that you have learned in this course. Discuss how these procedures or processes regarding evidence collection differ from the actual reality of a real crime scene investigation.
1. What are the biggest problems facing the criminal justice system in the area of computer crime? 2. How can the criminal justice system and law enforcement prepare for the future of cybercrime? 250 words per question with two scholarly references.