You will select an ethical framework that most closely aligns with the ethical conduct you would like to apply in your criminal justice career. As a juvenile

you will select an ethical framework that most closely aligns with the ethical conduct you would like to apply in your criminal justice career.

As a juvenile corrections officer, you will be responsible for supervising incarcerated youth in your care through a variety of services and administrative duties and serve as a role model for juveniles in your charge. Communicating your expectations for ethical conduct directly or indirectly in your words and actions will support the goals of your agency.

• Describe the role and significance of ethics in criminal justice.
• Summarize an ethical theory that will guide your conduct in your role. 
• Consider the theories you learned in Weeks 4 and 5.
• Include details related to the core principles and criticisms of the theory.
• Explain the significance of the theory in criminal justice and your role as a corrections officer.
• Create 2 original examples to illustrate your selected ethical theory in action within your duties as youth correctional officer. 
• Note: You may review case studies in your textbook, but do not copy or modify them for this assignment.
• Explain the intended outcome of demonstrating ethical conduct to the examples you created.
• How will you ensure juvenile offenders’ rights are protected? 
• How will you guarantee juvenile offenders are treated with dignity and respect?
• How will you ensure your ethical standards and legal responsibilities won’t be compromised?