Think of a criminal justice related research question that you might be interested in potentially testing. Using the textbook as a guide, translate your question into both a null and a research hypothesis.
Testing a hypothesis Develop a research proposal for a study that will test the following research hypothesis: Persons incarcerated for drug crimes in Community Corrections agencies are more likely to be addicted to methamphetamines than opioids. Independent and Dependent Variables Identify and state the independent and dependent variables. Explain the level of measurement. In …
A newly elected Sheriff in Welch County has been confronted by a community group with concerns regarding the use of force by Sheriff’s Deputies particularly against persons of color. According to the group, this perceived phenomenon has led to an increase in mistrust of the police by the community. In order to determine whether or …
①.As part of developing your racial justice literacy through this course, it is important to take inventory of what you know and how you learned it. Reflecting on your existing ideas and attitudes on race and racism along with the sources of your information (archaeology of self and information literacy) will help you …
What do you see as one of the most pressing issues in criminal justice today that highlights the need for ethical behavior? What changes can we implement to make your selected issue less of a concern?
What is meant by the concept of “doing justice” and how do the U.S. courts appear to dispense justice?
In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency: Analyze how victimization data informs problem solving in criminal justice Scenario You are a crime analyst who has been hired by Pete Costa, the police commissioner in the city of Mason, to analyze an area of crime and victimization data. For this task, you will use the following sources of data: Bureau of Justice Statistics, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Internet Crime Complaint Center, and the Polaris Project (which runs the National Human Trafficking Hotline). You will examine the data on rape/sexual assault, cybercrime, or human trafficking for the most recent year available. You will then present to the police commissioner a clear and sustainable plan to help reduce the risk of victimization. The plan will include the data examined, an explanation of how the data was collected, risk factors that increase the likelihood of being a victim of crime analyzed in the data, how victimization data can be applied to address problems in the criminal justice system, and identification of a National Institute of Justice program that can address the crime data analyzed. Using the provided scenario and the data for cybercrime create a written plan to reduce the risk of victimization for the crime selected. Explain the data examined in relation to the crime you selected (150 to 200 words). Include the following in your description: Identify the crime. Describe the data. Identify trends or any distinguishing factors in the data. Explain how and why the data was collected (150 to 200 words). Include the following in your explanation: Identify the data source. Provide background information regarding the data source. Explain how the data was collected (survey, questionnaire, and reported crime). Explain why this data is collected. Identify risk factors that may increase the likelihood of being a victim of the crime selected (100 to 150 words). Determine who is most likely to be identified as a victim (people, businesses, or corporations) in that specific crime and the risk factors that may contribute to the victimization. Explain how victimization data is applied to address problems in the criminal justice system (200 to 250 words). Address the following in your explanation: Identify problems related to the crime selected. Provide an example that shows how the use of data for the crime selected can result in strategies to reduce the risk of victimization for that specific crime. Identify a program or practice from the National Institute of Justice that can address crime data analyzed (150 to 200 words). Select a program or practice d eemed effective by the National Institute of Justice that addresses the crime selected. Summarize the program or practice. Explain how the program or practice may reduce the risk of victimization for the crime selected. Resources https://www.ic3.gov/Media/PDF/AnnualReport/2022_IC3Report.pdf https://crimesolutions.ojp.gov/topics/victims-victimization?ID=8 https://bjs.ojp.gov/
The use of criminological theories can be positive. If law enforcement officers understand the theories and can pick out which theory works for each situation, they can get the best possible outcome. I think an issue with using criminological theories is that utilizing just one or two of the theories can limit the understanding law …
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Select a dissident terrorist group and research it. You may find the https://www.state.gov/foreign-terrorist-organizations/ website helpful. Hypothetically, you are producing a Power Point presentation for a group of citizens that are interested in dissident terrorism. What type of dissident group is the one that you selected (antistate, communal, or both), what is the history of the …
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Drug interdiction, deterrence, and treatment efforts of the United States Describe in detail the efforts US law enforcement puts in to interdiction of drugs to include smuggling, cultivation and manufacturing and sale. Using cocaine, marijuana, ecstacy, heroine, fentanyl, and pharmaceutical drugs, describe in detail where the drug comes from and how it is delivered to …
