Criminology

What is self-radicalization terrorism and how is the internet used as a tool in radicalization? 

Explain what the USA Patriot Act stands for and discuss its primary purpose. Summarize an article about a recent example of a hate crime on the Internet and include why it was a hate crime, the characteristics that made it a hate crime, and how the police and court responded to the hate crime. Compare the characteristics of intelligence and investigation and describe how the information from each is used.

Case Information Fran S. was arrested for prescription fraud when she tried to obtain prescription painkillers at a pharmacy with a fake prescription. You have been asked to assess her situation and make treatment recommendations to the court. Fran S. is a 32-year-old employee at a local bank. She was briefly hospitalized after a car accident 14 months ago and sustained injuries to her neck and back. Her doctor prescribed painkillers for these injuries. He told her that she should only take the painkillers for a few months, but Fran found that she liked the feelings of calm and relaxation that the painkillers produced. Even though the pain from her neck and back went away, she kept telling her doctor that she was in pain so that he would continue prescribing the drugs. When her own doctor told her that he would no longer prescribe the painkillers for her, she found it difficult to go for more than a few days without the painkillers (she reported feeling anxious, irritable, and “not herself” when she stopped taking them) and found another doctor who would prescribe her painkillers. Fran told herself that the painkillers helped her get through her day, but she started missing deadlines at work and repeatedly coming in late, putting her job in jeopardy. Her husband also reported a difference in her behavior, saying that she was detached, much more irritable and likely to start arguments over minor issues, which had not been a problem in the past. Fran started taking larger doses of the painkillers because she had stopped feeling their effects at the smaller doses. Her second doctor became suspicious of how frequently she needed prescriptions and refused to prescribe her any more drugs. Fran tried again to stop using the painkillers but found that she was experiencing problems, such as headaches, blurred vision, and anxiety, when she was not taking the painkillers. She could not find another doctor to prescribe her the painkillers, so Fran started submitting fake prescriptions to the pharmacy. Assignment Instructions The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) lists the criteria for assessing whether a person has a substance use disorder, which it divides into three levels of severity: mild, moderate, or severe. Use your available resources to research the DSM-5 criteria for this disorder. Assignment Guidelines In a Word document of 1,500-2,500 words, address the following: Provide a summary of the symptoms necessary to diagnose a substance use disorder according to the DSM-5. Identify the differences between the criteria for assessing mild, moderate, or severe substance use disorder according to the DSM-5 and the previous DSM-IV criteria for Substance Abuse and Substance Dependence. What level of Substance Use Disorder (if any) would you diagnose Fran with and why? Which diagnostic criteria does she meet? Support your diagnosis with examples and research. Based on the case information presented, what recommendations would you make for treatment for Fran?  Support your choices with evidence from the professional literature. What are the current demographics and trends in the abuse of prescription medication? Explain. What are the contributing factors to these trends and demographics? Give at least 2 suggestions for how a doctor might work to prevent a patient from becoming addicted to prescription drugs. Compile your responses to the above information into your final Word document. The paper must be 1,500-2,500 words in length. All sources must be referenced using APA style.

Substance-abuse problems not only affect the user but also his or her family and relationships. Write a report that addresses the effects of substance abuse on the family and relationships of the user, covering the following issues. Discuss the impact that substance abuse can have on the dynamics and functioning of a family. What is codependence, and how might it relate to the family or relationship dynamics affected by substance abuse? Is there an association between substance abuse and family violence?  Explain the ways that family issues may need to be addressed in providing substance-abuse treatment. Use the Internet and Library databases in your research. Be sure to cite all references. If you use sources to support your discussion, please cite your sources.

Each of your answers should be written using your own words. Do not copy and paste from your textbook or an Internet source. Simply copying from the book word-for-word does not show me that you understand the concepts.  Ensure you cite your work and add a reference(s) at the end of your journal. This assignment is designed to see if you are reading and understanding the material from your textbook and learning modules, so these should be the sources you are citing in your work. You should not need to do research from additional resources unless the question specifically asks you to do so; you should not be Googling the answers for these questions. Please review the Basic Citation 101 under the How to Cite Sources icon under the Start Here section if you need assistance.  As a criminal justice professional, it is imperative that you learn the finer aspects of writing.  Citing and referencing is part of the gradable criteria for your weekly work. Answer the following questions which are from this week’s readings and learning modules. Each question is worth 20 points.  Discuss the legal philosopher H. L. A. Hart’s features of criminal punishments that are different from other sanctions. Describe some significant victims’ rights legislation. Discuss the different schools of thought regarding compensation. Explain the difference between aggravating and mitigating factors. What are the constitutional limitations that come into play regarding sentencing?

The purpose of this assignment is to research and complete a thorough analysis of the intelligence gathering, criminal, or otherwise. You will analyze and discuss methods, uses, and legal challenges. Your paper will include discussions on the concepts below. Your paper should discuss the following questions: Criminal intelligence gathering techniques. Explain the legal and constitutional challenges and limitations associated with gathering intelligence. What role does Fusion Centers play in gathering criminal intelligence? Once gathered, how is the intelligence analyzed and used in a criminal investigation? Your paper should be a minimum of four pages, not counting title and reference pages. Make sure that you divide the paper using *APA section headings and that you directly respond to each part of the question and are accurate and complete. Use APA format for your paper, including all references and in-text citations. (*See attached sample). Be sure to use your APA resources to help you format and correctly apply APA style writing.

Think of an example of a female offender in the media – either a fictional or non-fictional female offender – and describe her in your post. After you have reviewed the slides and mini-lectures, decide whether you think she was an “accurate” portrayal of a female offender. Be sure to explain why or why not. slide set 1: https://youtu.be/bZ_XEe4e8wM slide set 2: https://youtu.be/AamaW0cNolI slide set 3: https://youtu.be/z9FBNTTy_vM

1. respond more than 80 words – Business policy – In addition to the SWOT what other methods are available for analyzing the environments of the firm? Please identify the various environments of the organization. (general, competitive, internal, etc). 2. respond more the 80 words – The company I have chosen is Starbucks. The reason behind choosing this company is that Starbucks makes great Coffee, they treat their employees well, and they understand the needs and wants of their customers. Starbucks took the corner coffee stand idea and skyrocketed the availability to the world. Strengths: Starbucks has one of the strongest brand images in the United States. Everyone recognizes their signature logo, well at least any coffee drinkers. Per the 2019 Interbrand ranking, Starbucks has a brand value of $11.7 Billion. Not only does Starbucks offer incredible coffee, but they also offer great tasting food options, be it snack or meal. Starbucks also treats their employees extremely well and is ranked consistently in Fortune’s top 100 places to work. The amount of Starbucks stores has grown from 1,886 in 1998 to 31,256 in 2019. Weaknesses: Starbucks Coffee is not cheap, in fact, it is very expensive. Since Starbucks does not own the rights to the coffee itself, other stores offer the same types of drinks for far less. Starbucks has also been accused of farming their coffee beans in third world countries, and paying the farmers third-world wages, allegedly. They have also been accused of violating the principles of “Fair Trade Coffee”. Opportunities: Starbucks has stores across the united states and Europe. With the developmental boom in areas such as China, India, Japan, and Africa, Starbucks has a huge opportunity to expand to places outside of the popular continents now. Due to the vast number of flavours and fads, Starbucks has a tremendous opportunity to develop new food and coffee ideas. With the ever-changing diversity of the world, Starbucks can take advantage of being multi-inclusive by offering transgender bathrooms in their stores. Threats: Starbucks tends to make giant profits each year, which leads to other companies stealing ideas. With the stealing of ideas, companies can offer the same types of drinks for far less cost. Fast food companies can offer Starbucks like drinks at their stores that can reach a greater magnitude of people. Also, the idea of independent coffee houses seems to be ever rising. People tend to stay true to their neighbourhood coffee shop and feel like they are doing their part to be anti-establishment…no judging here. 3. criminal Justice: Using the textbook and expanding via the Internet, research either Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle. When did he live? Who was he influenced by? What were his findings and opinions? Do you believe his opinions are well-founded and/or well researched? Do the philosopher’s beliefs still hold value in our society today? How do the ideas of the philosopher apply to the study of criminal justice? Please add reference 4. criminal justice – “respond with more the 80 words. The Price of Life is exactly what you pay when given a prison sentence. After serving time, only to know that you did not commit the crime that they convicted you of is tough. Unfortunately it happens more times than none. The system would much rather take little evidence and place the guilty verdict on someone who isn’t guilty at all. It saves time, and attempts to provide a sense of justice for the family, however, if the person locked up isn’t who committed the crime, there really isn’t any justice given.On the Child Support situation, I wish they would re-evaluate how to handle that when it comes to inmates. The options as far as income is already limited when serving in jail. A potential raise in the amount that inmates are given could help out with child support. I can’t imagine knowing that my child needs to be supported but can’t do anything regarding that due the nature of my life at the moment. Being release from jail to hear that figure regarding your child support amount is enough on top of knowing the real hard is about to be hard as well.”

The final assignment in this course will be a term paper that analyzes how the theory explains disorder in a chosen location and offers recommendations on programs to fix the disorder. If done well, this paper can be used as the front end of your research paper in Social Research (SOC 443). Your paper must meet the following requirements: 10 FULL pages – not including title page, abstract, or references Typed using 12pt Arial or Times New Roman font APA formatted in-text citations and reference page To help you write this paper, a detailed outline of each section will be due each week. Please see the Outline Due Date Schedule below for assignment details. You can also find the grading rubric and a paper outline below. The outline will provide you with questions and prompts to think about that should be included in each section of the paper. Please refer to these resources often when writing your paper. Also, please reach out to me with any questions or concerns.

If you were a Public Safety Executive/Administrator, how would you design and implement a public education campaign concerning CBRNE hazards (the “new” hazards)? What information would you present to the public and how?