Criminal Justice Coursework

Week 1
Multiculturalism and Diversity in CJ

1. Provide a formal definition of the issue and then share your own views (Note: remember to cite your sources). Initial posting should be at least 200 — 250 words in length. Topic: Gender Issues in Criminal Justice

Causes of Crime

2. For your assigned theory, provide a brief summary of the source and history of the theory. Discuss its strengths and weaknesses. Then, provide your own value-based assessment of the validity of the theory. Your initial posting should be at least 200 — 250 words in length. Theory: The Classical School

Week 2
Dangers of Police Work
Discuss both the benefits and dangers of police work. How does popular culture affect the public’s view of police work? Compare and contrast the views of the public towards police officers historically and today. How have your own experiences shaped your view? Utilize the websites in this week’s readings for resources (remember to cite your use of resources). Your initial posting should be 200 — 250 words in length.
Week 3
Entrapment

Read through the Jacobson v. United States case regarding entrapment. Discuss your attitude/opinion towards the outcome of this case. Your initial posting should be at least 200 — 250 words in length.

Bill of Rights

Your initial posting should be at least 200 — 250 words in length. Topic: Right to Free Speech
In your discussion, provide the following:
a. The right and the location in the Bill of Rights of its guarantee.
b. The specific language that guarantees this right.
c. The limitations of this right.
d. Historical applications of this right.
e. What changes do you anticipate may occur to this right in the future?

Week4
The Leon Opinion
The Leon case is an exception to the exclusionary rule to the Constitutional 4th Amendment on search and seizures. Do you agree with the Leon opinion? Why or why not? Your initial posting should be at least 200 — 250 words in length.
Incarceration
What is the difference between jail and prison? Discuss the movement to privatize prisons. Analyze the pros/cons of privatization of prisons. Your initial posting should be at least 200 — 250 words in length.

Week5
Combating Terrorism

Discuss both of the topics below for your discussion. Your initial posting should be at least 200 — 250 words in length.
Terrorism Groups: Take a look at the U.S. Government’s terrorist list pre 9/11/01 (October 8, 1999) and post 9/11/01 (October 11, 2002). Identify one major terrorism group and discuss its stated purpose.

Anti-Terrorism Groups: Select one of the key anti-terrorism groups to discuss (The United Nations; Interpol and Europol; International Criminal Court; Department of Homeland Security). Discuss the organization’s mission statement or strategic goals.

Do you think combating terrorism is police work or military work? Indicate the reason(s) for your opinion. What are your own beliefs about terrorism?

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