Explain how an organization can create an expectation for moral conduct

Character: Significance and Application in Criminal Justice

After reading Chapters 4 and 10 in Banks (2016), examine the need for strong, moral character for all participants in the criminal justice system. In your paper,

Explain how a criminal justice agency can ensure that it hires moral individuals;

Provide strategies for creating accountability in the area of ethical training and action;

Explain how an organization can create an expectation for moral conduct; and

Discuss how an organization can measure progress towards a moral and just criminal justice department.

The paper

Must be four to six double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

Must include a separate title page with the following:

Title of paper

Student’s name

Course name and number

Instructor’s name

Date submitted

Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text.

Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Reference: Text

Banks, C. (2016). Criminal justice ethics: Theory and practice (4th ed.). Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu

Chapter 4: Racial Discrimination in the Criminal Justice System

Chapter 10: Ethics and the “War on Terrorism”

Multimedia

Makio, L. (Producer). (2010). Treat terrorists like enemy combatants, not criminals: A debate (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://secure.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?token=58315&aid=18596&plt=FOD&loid=0&w=420&h=315&fWidth=440&fHeight=365

The full-length version of this video is available in the Films On Demand database located in the Ashford University Library. This video debates the best ways to handle accused terrorists. It will assist you in responding to this week’s discussion, “Ethics and the War on Terrorism.”

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Nelson, G. (Director), & King, P. (Executive producer). (2007). Black death in Dixie: Racism and the death penalty in the United States (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://secure.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?token=39112&aid=18596&plt=FOD&loid=0&w=420&h=315&fWidth=440&fHeight=365

The full-length version of this video is available in the Films On Demand database located in the Ashford University Library. This video explores the premise that the death penalty targets minorities. It will assist you in responding to this week’s discussion, “Ethics: Racial Discrimination in Criminal Justice.”

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Recommended Resources

Article

Thomas, G. C., III. (2011). Criminal trials as morality plays: Good and evilPreview the document. St. Louis University Law Journal, 55(4), 1405-1432. Retrieved from http://www.slu.edu/school-of-law-home/academics/journals/slu-law-journal

The full-text version of this article is available in the EBSCOhost database located in the Ashford University Library. This journal article explores criminal trials, race, and morality. It may assist you in responding to this week’s discussion, “Ethics: Racial Discrimination in Criminal Justice.”

Supplemental Material

Hicks, W. (2015). CRJ524 professional resources listPreview the document. Retrieved from https://bridgepoint.equella.ecollege.com/curriculum/file/78ce1060-b8b0-4666-8a12-ecc460da8d1b/1/CRJ524_Professional Resources List.docx

This document provides additional resources in the form of articles, multimedia, and websites that may be helpful in the development of your learning in the field of criminal justice. This source may assist you in your weekly discussions.