Category: Criminal justice


  • Go to this page to access the CJ databases required for use in this class: Choose Proquest, the first choice under “Best Bets”. You will be required to login after this point. If you have trouble logging in, there are resources at this link: Within the Proquest database, search for this journal article: Binnall James,…

  • What is the difference between an operational unit and an administrative unit? Identify and describe the basic functions of two operational units and two administrative units. Your initial post will be a minimum of 300 words. Also respond to the posts of at least 2 of your classmates. Please be advised that you will not…

  • Chapter #1 discusses why we should study criminal justice organizations and the differences between organizational complexity. Complex goals are also discussed. Most organizations have multiple and conflicting complex goals. There are consequences for this complexity. Use the discussion questions from Chapters 1 & 2 on page 20 and page 50 as the baseline. Then choose…

  • Your response should be 1-3 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman. This is not a research-based paper but should reflect what has been covered in the previous section and your understanding of the material. You can include outside material in order to support your response but be sure to properly cite this material (in-text…

  • First, read the Final Report and Recommendations created by the Newton Police Reform Task Force. Then, in your initial post, address the following: Classify whether each finding is related to a strength, weakness, opportunity and/or threat. Also, offer an explanation as to why you came to your conclusion. Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): 637508901472830000.pdf Note: Content extraction…

  • Pollock, J. M. (2022). Ethical dilemmas and decisions in criminal justice (11th ed.). Cengage Learning. Chapter 12, Discretion and Dilemmas in Corrections (pp. 292317) Chapter 13, Correctional Professionals: Misconduct and Responses (pp. 318344) GreggU. (2018, December 21). [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/0BRaIKa-htk Read the required Learning Resources. Watch the case study video. Review Situation 2 in Chapter…

  • Doctoral Scholarship The following resource is the experience of a former doctoral student. Their tips may help you continue to think about your theoretical framework. Pacheco-Vega, R. (2018, September 28). . http://www.raulpacheco.org/2018/09/writing-theoretical-frameworks-analytical-frameworks-and-conceptual-frameworks/ Write an initial post, in which you reflect on at least one of the following prompts: Reflect on how your understanding of theory…

  • After reading The Truth About Chicago’s Crime Rates and viewing Law Schools Still ‘Inaccurate’ on Employment Numbers, Says Law Prof (9:30) , discuss the following in your initial post: Describe at least two repercussions of unethical research. Explain the impact that unethical research has on the results of that research. Provide an example.

  • Use the worksheet to reflect on what you have discovered about yourself with regard to each of the following competency areas: Competency Area 1: Scholarly Process & Identity Competency Area 2: Technology Competency Area 3: Library/Reading Competency Area 4: Scholarly Writing Competency Area 5: Research/Dissertation Competency Area 6: Career/Professional Competency Area 7: Dispositions Also reflect…

  • Overview Understanding how data is collected is an important aspect of ensuring a research projects or experiments overall validity. Research ethics is an integral part of any valid research finding. This research will potentially have a major impact on your decision as a leader within the criminal justice organization where you are employed. Therefore, it…