Gender Bias and Challenges Faced by Women in Law Enforcement
Examine the workplace issues women face when working in law enforcement.
criminal justice
Steps on the criminal justice process.
List and describe the various steps on the criminal justice process.
The Criminal Justice and Implications for Human Services
Choose one of the following questions to discuss. You should not discuss both questions, but should respond to peers for both. Legalizing marijuana is a controversial topic in human services, criminal justice, political arenas, and health arenas. From a human service policy perspective, analyze what you believe would be the …
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Ethical behavior
Surveys indicate that many workers are reluctant to report unethical practices, including stealing, in the workplace. Although a federal law (Sarbanes-Oxley) was passed to counter unethical corporate behavior and protect workers who report unethical activities, many employees still face loss of their jobs or ridicule if they “whistleblow” on corporate misconduct (Spherion, 2006). Furthermore, it …
Mississippi prison system and how it fails
What are the Mississippi prison systems’ major problems? What are the causes of these problems? How should the system be fixed?
Civilian role
Scenario You are working in one of the following civilian roles located in your hometown or work area, or in a nearby metropolitan area. You have recently been asked to gather a group of community members and certain sworn officials to offer a diversity training to. The training presentation will include common terminology and …
The “Weed and Seed” program
The “Weed and Seed” program was a Federal grant initiative that sought to revitalize cities around the country. This competitive grant program combined law enforcement strategies with community development and was used in hundreds of cities around the country. The Office of Justice Programs ran this program for a number of years until further funding …
The criminal justice system
What is the greatest challenge/problem in the criminal justice system we face today and what in your opinion can be done?
Crime scenes
Crime scenes can contain any number of categories of evidence. Most laypeople think of firearms, blood, shattered doors, and bodies. The fact is that anything physical can become evidence if it were used, stolen, or placed at a crime scene. When you look at evidence, many times it is what you don’t see that is …
Policing In America
Find a local law enforcement agency for whom you would consider working. Research all aspects of the agency. For that employer, answer these questions: What is the agency / organization – describe it in detail What responsibilities and/or duties does this agency fulfill? Does the agency have the fiscal resources to fulfill those duties …
