1. After watching the video about Lisa Steinberg’s murder, explain what ultimately happened to the case against Joel Steinberg and the case against Hedda Nussbaum.
1. After watching the video about Lisa Steinberg’s murder, explain what ultimately happened to the case against Joel Steinberg and the case against Hedda Nussbaum. What were the outcomes of both cases? On a personal note, do you believe Joel Steinberg’s punishment was harsh enough? Why or why not? On a personal note, how do you feel about how the justice system handled the case against Hedda Nussbaum and the ultimate disposition of the case? Explain your response. (8 points)
Link :
Domestic violence article
Domestic Violence cases are among the most difficult to prosecute. The victims are rarely cooperative, and when they are initially, right after the trauma, within a few days they are usually uncooperative and supportive of the defendants. This makes these cases very challenging for law enforcement, prosecutors & judges who are tasked with handling these matters. As professionals in the criminal justice system, you certainly want to do what needs to be done to protect victims, especially when there are children in the home. However, what can you do when a victim refuses to cooperate with the prosecution and exposes herself, the children and pets in the home to horrible acts of violence.
I prosecuted a domestic violence case where the defendant, the victim’s boyfriend, was mad at her and kicked her puppy to punish her. The puppy was about 5 pounds and did not survive the assault. There was recently a case in the news locally of a man who has been abusive in the past and he killed a dog belonging to his girlfriend, who was 8 months pregnant at the time. Defendants are attacking animals, often because it is not a violation of orders of protection that are in existence. New York State recently changed this and included in an order of protection that if a defendant harms the victim or any of his/her pets, that would be a violation of the order.
Since domestic violence abusers don’t generally change their behavior for the better, these incidents must be documented. Even when the police do not make an arrest in a case, they still document their contact with the victim and/or the defendant. When working a case, whether you are a police officer or prosecutor, one of the first things you will do is check for criminal history. Then, you will check for prior police reports. It is often disturbing, but very informative, when you find multiple reports with no arrest. Checking Child Protective Services will also help law enforcement discover past times when a family was involved with the system. Even when a report is “unfounded,” the information collected by CPS can be very helpful in making a safety plan for the victims in the home.
2. A victim impact statement was posted in module resources from the Castro case. Find a case that was in the news in the past 10 years where a victim gave an impact statement in court. Give a brief summary of the facts of the case and the charges against the defendant. Then, indicate if there was a plea of guilty or a guilty verdict. Finally, indicate whether or not the victim’s statement appeared to “impact” the sentence the judge ultimately gave the defendant or not. Explain your reasoning. Since you are doing some research on the Internet, please include your source citation for the case in APA 7 format. (6 points)
Link:
3. Elder abuse is a growing problem in the U.S., and with an increasing number of people living longer, it will continue to be a problem. What should be done to help protect vulnerable adults from abuse? Consider elderly individuals living in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, and those who are not. I’m looking for substantive, thoughtful responses. You can, if you wish, focus your responses on the health care field or law enforcement or social services – whatever your professional area of interest is. In addition, please do a bit of research and find an organization that is working to protect the elderly from abuse, or assists elderly victims. Include that information with a source citation in APA 7 format for the agency / organization you found. (6 points)
Link : https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/elder-abuse
Collepals.com Plagiarism Free Papers
Are you looking for custom essay writing service or even dissertation writing services? Just request for our write my paper service, and we'll match you with the best essay writer in your subject! With an exceptional team of professional academic experts in a wide range of subjects, we can guarantee you an unrivaled quality of custom-written papers.
Get ZERO PLAGIARISM, HUMAN WRITTEN ESSAYS
Why Hire Collepals.com writers to do your paper?
Quality- We are experienced and have access to ample research materials.
We write plagiarism Free Content
Confidential- We never share or sell your personal information to third parties.
Support-Chat with us today! We are always waiting to answer all your questions.