Phelps (2020) discusses the concept of mass probation. What is your reaction to her primary arguments? Do you think that probation serves as a true alternative to incarceration or a net widener that pulls more people into the corrections system? Why? What reforms, if any, do you support for improving probation and/or reducing the burdens … Read more
Collapse SubdiscussionTiffany Stock Tiffany Stock YesterdayJun 19 at 9:40pmManage Discussion Entry Post one: Hello Class, This week, we learn about Neurodevelopmental Disorders. I wanted to look more into autism spectrum disorder. With autism spectrum disorder on my side of the family, and out of 9 grandkids that my mom has, we have two that are … Read more
Students will: Analyze neurodevelopmental disorders Analyze neurodevelopmental disorders’ contribution to criminal behavior Analyze forensic psychology implications of neurodevelopmental disorders Apply concepts of forensic psychology decision-making to professional practice
Student loan debts should be canceled and the failure to do so in this administration. Females in the position of power within the US and barricades they face. Same sex couples and adoptions and obstacles they face.
Since the 1970’s, the United States has experienced unprecedented growth of incarceration. This growth has resulted in what may be referred to as “mass incarceration”. First, briefly define mass incarceration and provide some data that indicates the scope of this phenomenon. Second, argue WHY you think the U.S. has the highest incarceration rate in the … Read more
What is the role of criminal justice practitioners in the development and implementation of technology in the criminal justice system? Describe some of the controversial issues criminal justice policy makers face when considering an expansion of the use of DNA in criminal justice.
For this exercise, you will need to create a crime scene sketch. Choose a room in your home that has five items of evidence and four items that are not evidence. Complete a hand-drawn sketch and submit it as either a photograph or scan. Follow the lecture provided to guide you. Use the best technique … Read more
What factors contributed to the emergence of a market for private prisons in the U.S.? Discuss the 1. relationship between politics, 2. ideology, 3. and private prisons. How can policy makers optimize the use of private prisons in the criminal justice system?
Domestic terrorism typically involves acts perpetrated by individuals or groups within the borders of their own country, often motivated by grievances against their government or societal institutions, and international terrorism involves acts carried out by individuals or groups operating across national borders, often with transnational objectives or affiliations with foreign entities (Brine & Brine, … Read more
Hello Everyone, Starting this weeks discussion, I chose to talk about ethical issues that forensic psychology professionals are likely to encounter while working with the military or the emergence of an alternative to criminal court. The military justice system is unique from the civilian criminal justice system, and forensic psychologists working in this context must … Read more