Jenkins 6
Discuss whether you think administrative law judges should be appointed for life like U.S. District Court judges. What are the considerations for and against lifetime appointment?
criminal
Discussion 3: “Irrational” Criminal Justice Policy
In this module, we read about the current crime and policy landscape nationally, in particular, recent crime trends and the growth in all parts of the criminal justice system. The chapter by Mears emphasizes that there is little research to support current policies and, just as importantly, that little is known about the implementation … Read more
Role of courts
After listening to these episodes, think about the question that you answered in your introduction: What is the role of the court system in our country today? Think about both the criminal and civil court systems, policy, the roles of the various people involved in the court system, and your own personal experiences. The US … Read more
8-1 proj
Competency In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies: Describe the components of the United States justice system and how they are interrelated Explain how various types of communication skills are utilized by sworn and civilian criminal justice professionals Scenario You are a community outreach coordinator at your local law … Read more
discussion
Journal Description: Psychology, Crime & Law is an internationally acclaimed peer-reviewed journal that advocates for the study and application of psychological modalities to matters of crime and law in the criminal and civil domains as well as on how the law affects behavior and conduct (Taylor & Francis Online, 2024). The journal’s publication frequency … Read more
discussion
Use the “Top Forensic Psychology Journals” resource, from this week’s Learning Resources, to choose a journal that is related to a topic relevant to your program of study. Select an issue/volume of that journal from the last 2–3 years to browse
7-1 proj 2
Competency In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies: Describe the components of the United States justice system and how they are interrelated Explain how various types of communication skills are utilized by sworn and civilian criminal justice professionals Scenario You are a community outreach coordinator at your local law … Read more
8-2 disc
David Kennedy, professor at the John Jay School of Criminal Justice in New York, wrote: “In most cities there is a population of very high-rate, low-level repeat offenders. There’s a heavy overlap between these folks, and drug and alcohol problems, [and] mental illness. If what we were doing was working, they would not be … Read more
6-1 disc
Take a position. Do you agree or disagree that an emphasis on discipline and a zero tolerance approach in schools with a large minority or disadvantaged population creates a school-to-prison pipeline? First, title your initial post either “An emphasis on discipline / zero tolerance in schools with large minority or disadvantaged populations DOES create … Read more
discussion
There were two faculty members that interested me personally and professionally. The first was Lori Lacivita PhD. This week’s learning resource made me aware of Industrial Org Psychology. When I began my career, our company purchased a company with a high turnover and lost revenue. Our Human Resource department were overwhelmed, and the company hired … Read more