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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Identify and discuss the similarities and differences between general deterrence and specific deterrence. Using the resources and materials provided this week in class, discuss a criminal case that best explains each theory. Provide your opinion on whether you believe these theories work at preventing future crimes.
Outline how using the scientific method for your situation would help you approach it in a more rational way. How might you use the scientific method to address that situation? Be specific and address each step. Respond to at least two of your peers, commenting on the applicability of the scientific method for the … Read more
Prosecutors often possess unfettered discretion in making charging decisions. The prosecutor’s essential duty is to ensure that charging decisions are based upon the existence of probable cause. However, some would expand the prosecutor’s duty to matters surrounding social justice. In fact, K. Babe Howell suggests that prosecutors have a duty to seek justice and … Read more