Category: Criminal justice

tudents will write a scholarly paper that is a minimum of 6-8 pages in length (6-8 pages excluding the title page, abstract, and reference page). Format is to follow the most recent edition of the Manual of the American Psychological Association.
References may be found in the APUS library or search engines such as Google Scholar.  The paper must include at least five, peer-reviewed sources that cover your chosen topic from the list below. Keep in mind that 5 is the minimum.  A good quality research paper usually contains in excess of 10.
Sources should be less than 10 years old and if using statistical
data, it should be less than 5 years old.  Do not forget to use in text
citations to credit your sources.
Note
that references used for your research need to be
peer-reviewed/scholarly journals. These journals typically have the
following characteristics:
1. articles are reviewed by a panel of experts before they are accepted for publication;
2. articles are written by a scholar or specialist in the field;
3. articles report on original research or experimentation;
4. are often published by professional associations;
5. utilize terminology associated with the discipline.
Research Paper Topics
Choose one of the following topics relevant to evidence and procedures:  
1.  Documentation, collection, and preservation of DNA evidence
2.  The pros and cons of relying on modus operandi and signature in a serial homicide investigation.
3.
Discuss bitemark examinations, document examinations, and microscopic
hair examinations and exactly why each is now considered “junk science”.
4. 
Discuss the impact of visual aids in the courtroom and how they assist
in explaining forensic science to the jury. Provide examples drawing
from specific forensic disciplines such as fingerprint analysis or
ballistics.
5. 
Discuss the different methods of documenting and searching a crime
scene. What are the pros and cons of relying on 3D imaging systems?

1.     Briefly introduce the chosen topic and corresponding legal issues.
2.     Using electronic research, locate a minimum of three research sources to analyze the key legal issues of the chosen topic. At least one source must be a relevant court decision (if possible, find a US Supreme Court decision).
3.     Provide an argument in favor of one of the issues and an argument against the issue. Be sure to use your research sources in your arguments. Conclude as to which you feel is the stronger argument. 
4.     Could issues of diversity, equity and inclusion impact this issue?
5.     In one paragraph, discuss the sources you used for this assignment. What forms of research sources did you use? (Scholarly articles? Magazine articles? Where did you locate the case decision? Then explain how these are reliable forms of research). 
6.     Present your findings in 2 double-spaced pages.
MLA format required. Minimum of 2 double-spaced pages. In addition to the two pages, must have a Works Cited page with a minimum of 3 sources including the case. 
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Below is the research topic for the term
paper:
The Use of Force continuum method has historically been employed
by law enforcement 
in the United States. Critics have charged that law
enforcement officers tend to resort to 
the most forcible methods when
confronted with suspects, particularly those from 
minority groups.
However, Use-of-Force supporters countered that officers are on the
front line fighting against crime and should avail the necessary
amount of force to protect 
themselves and the community. Various use-of-force continuum models have been 
created to provide guidance about the
circumstances and factors surrounding the Use of Force. Officers must be
aware of their own department’s policy and fully understand what 
is
allowed and prohibited during a use-of-force encounter. Some
practitioners have 
expressed concerns that the Use of Force policy may cause
officers to hesitate in their actions, thereby placing them at risk of
injury. 
Write a ten (10) page research paper on
your position in relation to the proper application of the Use of Force
Continuum in law enforcement. Cite at least five scholarly articles
found in Criminal Justice databases. The format of the final paper is
discussed in the term paper section below. The term paper should follow
the below format:
Introduction – Introduce the topic
Literature Review – Present relevant literature
Discussion – Must be factually based on your literature review
Conclusion – What you have concluded based on the facts you have reviewed.
References

reflect on inequality between the genders. Then, consider the functionalist thinking that gender inequalities provide positive functions in society. For your essay, choose one of the following positions:
Functionalist thinking that gender inequalities provide positive functions in society is correct, which is why the feminist movement has, and continues to, hit roadblocks in terms of creating lasting social change.
Functionalist thinking that gender inequalities provide positive functions in society is incorrect. The reason the feminist movement has, and continues to, hit roadblocks in terms of creating lasting social change is due to the innate nature of social change and social movements.
Your essay must include the following:
A definition of social inequality and feminism according to the text, as well as in your own words
An explanation of the characteristics of social change
A clearly stated opinion for your support of one of the statements
A logical argument of your position

To receive full credit on this discussion, students must both post their own comment and comment on at least one other student’s post. NO USE OF AI, ONLY HUMAN TEXT
Do you think anything could be done to lower recidivism rates among offenders? If so, what?
Please respond in only two paragraphs. If you use any sources, must include them. I think the teacher is asking more on opinon, so any soruces would be good to back your opinion. After I recieve the submission , I will give you a classmates post to reply to to
Please be sure to stay on topic and limit your discussion to only the questions posed. Please respect your classmates in the discussion boards, and use only appropriate language, as you would in a professional, business environment. I look forward to reading your posts!

Define security goals aimed at the protection of human, physical, and cyber targets. Give one relative example for each! 

Spend some time watching the documentary “True Justice” from HBO. The film is an hour and forty minutes, but I think you will find it worthwhile.

Exercise Content
The rates of emotional, behavioral, learning and developmental disabilities are much higher in juvenile offenders than their incidence in the rest of the population. It is estimated that between 60 to 75 percent of the youth in the juvenile justice system have one or more diagnosable disabilities. These can include emotional and behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, and developmental disabilities. The most common diagnoses include Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, (ADHD), Learning Disabilities (LD), Depression, Developmental Disabilities (DD), Conduct Disorder, Anxiety Disorders and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and substance abuse (Pacer.org)
Most youth with disabilities will not become involved in delinquent or criminal behavior. The risk factors for delinquency and criminal behavior are complex and interconnected, and can include lack of attachment to school, chronic school failure, criminal behavior in the family, family history of mental illness, drug use, experiencing violence or trauma or other issues.
In addition to the presence of disabilities that may be associated with school failure, truancy and delinquency, other contributing issues include:
• Limited access to effective mental health services
• Inadequate or inappropriate school supports
• Misdiagnosis of disabilities or attribution of problematic behavior to willfulness
• Zero tolerance policies that disproportionately impact students with disabilities and youth of color
• Higher rates of suspension and expulsion in school, which in turn, reinforce school failure and opportunities for delinquent behavior
The presence of a disability is never an excuse or rationalization for illegal behavior. Awareness of, or suspicion about a disability, however, requires that greater efforts be made to identify students whose problematic behaviors or school failure may be a result of anxiety, depression, learning challenges or other stressors.
Knowledge about a disability should also raise the following questions by an attorney, probation officer or judge:
• Can the youth read? Is he or she able to understand questions?
• Did the youth receive special education services in school? If so, does his or her Individualized Education Program include appropriate interventions that address disability needs?
Does the information about this youth and his or her behavior suggest that further evaluation may be necessary? (For example, do records show histories of abuse and neglect, violence, etc. that might symptoms suggest that the youth has Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?)
Is the youth’s family able to understand his or her disability needs?
If no formal determination of a disability exists:
Do the youth’s behaviors seem to indicate that further evaluation is warranted Are they able to read or write, or understand questions? 
Do school records show a pattern of academic and behavioral problems?
Has there been a recent traumatic event in the youth’s life?
There are no simple or short formulas for reducing criminal behavior. Research consistently demonstrates that collaborative interventions that address needs at school, in the home and in the community can reduce the risk for involvement in delinquent or criminal behaviors. Many youth can benefit from:
• Identification of and attention to disability needs (understanding the cause of behaviors)
• Programs that promote self-awareness, academic, vocational and social skill building and competencies, and strategies to reduce impulsive and inappropriate behavior.
• Family-based interventions that increase awareness of disability characteristics and needs, as well as problem solving and child management skills. Where family support is not available, similar efforts should be made with foster parents, surrogate parents and mentors.
Reference 
Adapted from Pacer Center (2022). The connection between Juvenile Justice and Disabilities, Retrieved from https://www.pacer.org/jj/issues/
ASSIGNMENT
After reading the preceding passage choose one area of interest and research the ways in which contemporary society views the issue. You can choose any topic and take any perspective. Remember you are conveying your position to your reader.
All Research paper submissions must follow apa writing standards and format which include narrative format, proper page and paragraph line spacing with properly formatted citations and references. Each submission requires a 1) Title page, 2) 6 pages (minimum) of content and 3) a reference page. In addition, research of any topic requires multiple sources. (3 minimum).

You are a community policing officer assigned to 55 precinct Beat “1” which is a very diverse beat. Within the beat, there are newly arrived immigrants who do not trust the police because of experiences they faced in their home countries Describe initiatives you would create to build trust and get them involved in solving problems. 
Your response should be a minimum of three paragraphs, 200-300 words typed – double-spaced.
Your paper must be submitted in an APA format with references as appropriate.

This week we are discussing what law is and where it comes from. Using academic quality resources from this course, the library or the internet, answer the following questions:
What are the four main sources of law? Please define and give an example of each. How have the definitions changed over time, if at all?  Please make sure you also summarize your analysis of each of the examples you have cited for the class and tell us something new that you discovered about each.  In addition, please share your thoughts about how conducting legal research on this topic helps you to better understand it.