For this first discussion, you will introduce yourself to your peers and discuss how a particular profession plays a role in victimology. Before participating in this discussion, review the different professional roles mentioned in the reading from Chapter 1 of your textbook and explore the career information provided in the Career Exploration resource. Complete the following […]

1. Discuss the concept of personal responsibility, and whether you believe the mentally ill should still be accountable for their crimes. 2. Please identify (include the name and address) two (2) community resources in the Hampton Roads area and explain how it can assist a person in crisis.

  Scenario: Read the following scenario: The defendant, Lindsey Nahol, entered Sparkle Jewelry and asked the sales clerk to show her several pieces of expensive jewelry. When the clerk turned his back, the defendant slipped a diamond necklace into her purse and walked toward the exit. When the security guard attempted to stop the defendant, […]

This week's writing assignment asks you to consider and apply your understanding of justice as it applies to the law. In paragraph form, using complete sentences, identify 3 distinctions between law and justice.  Explore the meaning of the phrase “equal justice under law” by explaining what that means.  Where does this phrase come from?  How […]

Instructions Module 1 Assignment Course Learning Objectives: Demonstrate the ability to identify and understand the basic ethical and philosophical tenets of criminal justice.  Instructions for this Assignment Purpose:  The purpose of this assignment is to apply concepts learned in Rushworth Kidder's reading on right vs. right dilemmas to your own personal ethical dilemma. Materials: All Module […]

In this discussion, you will explore how criminal justice professionals and offenders are using social media. As you create your initial post, consider the following quotation from Sgt. Jason Cullum of the Evansville, Indiana, police department: The use of social media has helped us identify suspects within minutes of an image being posted. The thought […]

Explain the difference between the "guardian" and the "soldier" mindsets as they relate to policing. How might the soldier mindset interfere with relationship building between police and citizens? 2)   How could body cameras on officers reduce problems between police and citizens? Are there ways that they could interfere with community policing and police problem solving […]

CJ 305 Module Eight Practice Activity Guidelines and Rubric Overview For your final course in the Criminal Justice program, you will be expected to create and investigate a research question. To help you prepare for that task, each course in the program will include an assignment in which you will review various research topics and […]

 Throughout this course, you will be utilizing and applying tactics, strategies, concepts of project management, and strategic planning in conjunction with a research project. All criminal justice agencies experience programs, planning and research that deal with current or future issues. Most organizations ask their leaders to develop initiatives for the current and future timeframe, which […]

 Research and select a Digital Forensic Tool. The tool can be for digital storage devices or mobile devices. Explain the forensic tool’s capabilities as well as its strengths and weaknesses. Research some reviews of feedback from Forensic Examiners and make a pitch why your selected tool is the right tool for them. Discuss the pricing […]