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Examining the various responses to crime through history.

As you study criminal justice, it is imperative to examine the various responses to crime through history. Traditionally, responses were focused on current issues without connecting the historical relationship between groups, institutions, cultures, and governmental ideologies. Understanding the historical context of contemporary criminal justice responses is critical. For this Discussion, …

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Use of force

Criminology / By superadmin

1. Read the assigned article 2. Review the video that corresponds to the article 3. Complete a 1 to 2 page reaction paper Article and Video Analysis: You will be assigned an article to review. You will also review a video that is associated with a primary theme of the article. Each cadet will …

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18th Century Context

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Question set 1: Pick one of the two questions within this Question Set, and then answer it in paragraph form. This section asking you to synthesize content presented in the 18th Century Context lesson. Be sure to complete the entire 18th Century Context lesson before answering. Option A: How did the ideas of republicanism …

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Americans Drinking

Criminology / By superadmin

Discussion Board: Americans Drinking The American Revolution led to changes in diet and food culture within what became the United States. “The Revolution in American Drinking” discusses the history of beverages and the American Revolution. Click here to access Christina Regelski’s “The Revolution in American Drinking.” Complete the assigned reading and then respond …

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Conviction against Willingham

Criminology / By superadmin

After viewing the ABC New Nightline report, and reading the New Yorker article on Cameron Todd Willingham, answer the following questions: What evidence did prosecutors use at trial to secure their conviction against Willingham? What is the counter-arguments presented in support of Willingham’s innocence? What, if any, errors or inappropriate ideologies were used during …

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Fire Scene Investigation

Criminology / By superadmin

You are one of the on-call Fire Investigators for the Jamestown Municipal Fire Department. At 10:00 AM on Tuesday April 3rd you are notified that a structure fire has occurred at 75 South Street. You are assigned to conduct the cause and origin investigation along with your partner Lieutenant Brady. 75 South Street …

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Emerging Threat & counter Measures

Criminology / By superadmin

Internet-related crime occurs every minute. Cybercriminals steal millions of dollars with near impunity. For everyone that is captured nearly 10,000 or not captured. For every one successful prosecuted in a court of law, 100 get off without punishment or with a warning. Why is it so difficult to prosecute cybercriminals? At least …

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The history of corrections

Criminology / By superadmin

After reading about the history of corrections, consider the evolution of the intersection between the field of corrections and the field of human services. How do we see the intersection between these fields today? Do you believe this intersection is necessary?

Marking the box for a felony conviction

Criminology / By superadmin

How do you think marking the box for a felony conviction impacts the ability of justice-involved individuals to gain employment after release or completion of probation?