Criminology

Read the following chapter in this two books: Van Slyke, Benson & Cullen, read Chapters 14-15 and 17 (3 chapters) Johnston, read Chapter 6 Please respond to the following two questions and organize them into a 2-3 page ESSAY. Please watch the assigned videos and read the assigned chapters first before you do this exam. 1. After watching “Overdose: The Next Financial Crisis,” what does the film present correspond to the weekly readings? Please illustrate a few. 2. Please summarize “Why isn’t Wall Street Fraud Prosecuted, parts 1 and 2” and analyze how the “culture (broadly defined) could be the problem for the control of white-collar crime. It is expected that you offer some solid suggestions that can be possibly done to change that (it is not difficult to point out what should be done, but with the established status quo, the resistance of changes is not hard to imagine. Therefore, a suggestion should take that into account or it will never be done.) Please DO NOT Copy-Paste from what you read somewhere. The assignment is examined by the SafeAssign Plagiarism test. Exam format should be APA format (including references/citations), 12-point Times New Roman format, double-spaced. Please adopt ONLY ‘Microsoft Words’ or ‘Mac Pages’ software for the assignment. Also, you could submit up to 2 attempts but only the last one will be graded.

Research Paper Outline Format I. INTRODUCTION • a. Overview of an issue you are examining – include your main assertion or argument (thesis statement) • b. Offer a short justification – why your readers or target audience should care about your research paper (study importance) • c. Brief explanation of paper’s scope and planned method to be used in examining your issue ________________________________________ II. ISSUE • a. History behind the issue • b. How this issue impacts society • c. Critical factors impacting this issue • d. Possible solutions to be explored in your study ________________________________________ III. LITERATURE REVIEW • a. Theories, constructs and concepts (journal articles, textbooks and relevant publications) o i. Describe related theories used to explain issue or theories used to propose a solution to the issue o ii. How were concepts or theoretical constructs defined? o iii. Describe relevance of major theories used to explain the issue • b. Empirical literature (journal articles) o i. Overview of relevant empirical studies done to date o ii. Summary of methodology o iii. What were the major findings of your study? o iv. What were limitations raised regarding findings of the study? • c. Your pathway – based on what you discovered in literature review o i. Whose concept(s) and definition(s) are you going to borrow or use in your own research (if applicable)? o ii. Describe unique aspect(s) of issue that you will be examining o iii. Based on what you read so far, describe method that suits best for your own research ________________________________________ IV. METHOD • a. State specific research questions that you are examining • b. Describe research method – data and information collection process • c. Justify or provide a rationale – why you chose this specific method ________________________________________ V. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION • a. Describe or list major findings • b. Use tables, charts and graphical illustration to help explain findings • c. Discuss relevance of findings in light of previous studies • d. Did any results surprise you? Was there anything that supported previous finding(s)? • e. What was the main limitation of your study? ________________________________________ VI.CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION • a. A brief recap of issue examined, method used and major finding(s) • b. Briefly remind readers about original goal of this study and what you accomplished in your research work • c. Describe how future researchers can expand or build on your work ____________________________________________________________________________________________ SOME RESEARCH LINKS: -https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/evidence-and-research/learn-more-about/3695 -https://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/10/incarceration -https://nicic.gov/treatment-persons-mental-illness-prisons-and-jails-state-survey -https://mentalillnesspolicy.org/consequences/criminalization.html -https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/Divert-from-Justice-Involvement/Jailing-People-with-Mental-Illness -https://www.psycom.net/how-to-reduce-mental-illness-in-prisons/ -https://www.prisonerhealth.org/educational-resources/factsheets-2/incarceration-and-mental-health/ –

how does socialization influence crime ina society since they are the main determinants of crime.

Case formulation Instructions and material. Word count 1500 approximately.

In the past decade the notion of false confessions has become a popular topic or rhetoric among law enforcement critics and civil rights advocates but what is the truth of the matter? What is the actual percentage of false confessions by statistics and do those numbers support the notion that false confession convictions has become an epidemic? Assignment due by the END of this module. This assignment fulfills/supports: Module Outcomes:1- 2. You will have understood the Mindset of a Suspect and the Psychology of an Interview and Interrogation. Course Outcomes: 2, 3, 4. You will have been able to identify and understood verbal and non-verbal signs of deception; Employed interview approaches to best solicit information; Utilized various question types in different interview settings. General Education Competency: 1, 2 and 3. You will have shown effective communication using conventions of the American Standard English and used critical thinking to analyze problems and make logical decisions. You will also have shown socialization skills that supports cultural awareness and a global perspective. For this lab I want you to research this notion of false confessions and then take a side of the debate and argue for/against false confessions as being a problem. I am not going to provide any starter ideas because I want to see your opinion supported by research in this matter. Have fun. Formatting Requirements Assignment title, your name, course and section number, and date at the top of the document. Use one-inch margins. Use a 12-point Times New Roman font. Use double line spacing in the document. Generate a document using Microsoft Word containing your thoughts, reflections, and analysis of this topics. The paper must follow current APA guidelines. The page count does not include the title page, abstract, reference section, or any extra material. You can submit by clicking on LAB 5. 1. Be sure to cite the source of any information you derive from references. Failure to cite references will result in an automatic reduction of one letter grade (i.e. A becomes a B). To receive an A, each topic must be accurately addressed in at least 2 pages, with three or fewer writing errors. To receive a B, each topic must be accurately addressed in at least 1 page, with five or fewer writing errors. To receive a C, each topic must be accurately addressed in at least 1/2 patge, with eight or fewer writing errors. D and F grades will be issues for text entries not meeting the aforementioned requirements

Assignment #1 (Week 2)

Complete Paper #2 – Victim Services Note: Before completing this assignment, review the Victim Advocacy section of the Week 6 Lesson and read Chapter 4 (Victim Rights and Services). Part I: Research and select a victim advocacy group. Provide a brief history of the organization and detail what they do to assist victims. (1–2 paragraphs) Part II: Identify strengths and weaknesses of the organization’s advocacy efforts. Note: Consider comparing and contrasting the organization’s efforts with other advocacy groups. (2–3 paragraphs) Part III: Make substantive recommendations on how the group can improve their services. (2–3 paragraphs) Paper Requirements: Complete all three parts of the assignment. Length: 3–5 pages. The minimum is three full pages of text (excluding cover pages, abstracts, and bibliographies). Be sure to meet the minimum page requirement. References: Minimum of 2 outside academic references, not including the textbook. Any source copied word-for-word is a quote. All quotes must appear within “quotation marks.” Refer to the Syllabus for more on quoting and paraphrasing content. Format: Standard APA format (see the Files section of the Course Menu for sample APA essay and reference format). Use 12-point “Times New Roman” font, double-spaced, 1” margins all-around, and no additional spacing between paragraphs. In-text references should be limited to the following format: (Author’s name, Year of publication, page number). For example, if you paraphrase or quote the textbook, the in-text reference may appear as follows: (Burgess et. al, 2012, p. 102). Do NOT write a short story, whether fact or fiction. Examples should be limited to academic studies or published data. Do NOT write in the first or second person (i.e. I, Me, My, We, You, Let’s, etc…).

ETHICAL ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ESSAY Formatting Guidelines ? Due Date: Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 6:30pm ? Font Style: Times New Roman ? Font Size: 12 Instructions: ? Margins: Standard 1 inch all around ? Spacing: 1.5 spacing ? Minimum pages: 4 ? Maximum pages: 8 Internal 1. Select an article to examine, analyze and discuss for your essay from the “Essay Article Library” 2. In your essay, summarize the relevant facts of the article/case using no more than one (1) page. 3. Identify the ethical dilemma(s) that arise from the facts 4. Organize, analyze and discuss each perspective and possible ethical choices 5. In your discussion and analysis, connect perspectives with ethical concepts discussed in class. For example: which virtues are in conflict/competition; which views are egoism vs. altruism; how do concepts of universalism, relativism or absolutism apply; are religious influences or societal pressures at play; etc. 6. Weigh the risks vs. the rewards by discussing the pros and cons of each perspective/available decision. Consider for example: the likelihood of damage to reputation or employability, impact on individual, or employer; the media’s intervention; influencing legislative landscape; helping/harming a victim/witness/particular group; what is at stake for all parties involved; which interests must be preserved; long term vs. short term impact of choices 7. Each article/fact pattern will likely already have an outcome. Please explain in your essay whether you agree/disagree with the outcome and offer your own description on how the outcome could be improved. If the matter is still pending, provide and explanation of what you think the outcome should be, and whether that is likely Grading: An “A” paper will: 1) Use of proper grammar and punctuations 2) Well organized structure with sensible transitions and appropriate headings 3) Clear sentences that are easy to read 4) Strong and thoughtful analysis of present and potential facts and issues 5) Minimal errors 6) Adherence to essay instructions and formatting Essay Article Library: Use the links below to access approved articles to use for your essay assignment. Choose one article to examine for your essay. I am happy to review and approve an article if you have a fact pattern of interest that is not included on this list. You can do additional research on each article, but all facts considered in your analysis must be in your summary and referenced. 1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalief_Browder 2) https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-injured-cop-lawsuit-st- 0922-20160921-story.html 3) https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-federal-prosecutor-arrested- manhattan-drunk-driving-20191130-6fac2riaorbqlgabbzrllkyy2y-story.html 4) https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2020/05/04/long-island-judge-arrested-for- drunk-driving-agrees-to-step-down/?slreturn=20200516113900 5) https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/state-judge-sylvia-ash-arrest-obstruction- justice/1992188/ 6) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_of_Ramarley_Graham Internal

Critical Thinking Exercise: 1. Read the Drugs in Depth: Smoker’s Face on page 238 of the textbook. Go to http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/ss/slideshow-ways-smoking-affects-looks and view the pictures. Write a short synopsis of the article. Do you believe this type approach will be impactful in preventing young people from starting to smoke? Explain your answer. A well written answer will include the problems associated with the concept. Your submission should be approximately 1page.