Analyze the listed ideas and discuss their relation to the United States Legal System. Reflect on how this subject matter may relate to your life and the life of others as well as popular culture in general.
Discipline: Law - Criminal
Juvenile JusticeJuvenile Justice
Discuss juvenile justice in America in the 19th century and compare it to juvenile justice today.
Domestic or International TerrorismDomestic or International Terrorism
Which is the greater threat: domestic or international terrorism? Why?
Furman V. GeorgiaFurman V. Georgia
In Furman v. Georgia (1972) the Supreme Court held that the death penalty, as it was being applied, was unconstitutional. Four years alter, in Gregg v. Georgia (1976) the Court held that death penalty laws that have sufficient safeguards against arbitrary and capricious imposition are constitutional. Discuss what made such a change possible. How has […]
Law – Criminal CJ 1150 Module 5 Assignment 2: Pleadings and MotionsLaw – Criminal CJ 1150 Module 5 Assignment 2: Pleadings and Motions
Instructions:This week’s readings and the Module 5 Lesson highlighted several types of pleadings and motions related to civil cases. For this assignment, you will create a deliverable of your choice (written document, infographic, PowerPoint, video, etc.) that communicates the information below. See the attached handout to view resources that can assist you in creating some […]
CJ 1150 MOD 5 Discussion: Change of VenueCJ 1150 MOD 5 Discussion: Change of Venue
This week, we learned about venue and how it is determined in specific cases. For this discussion: Conduct research online and find an article about a trial where a change of venue was granted. Post a link to the article. Should a change of venue have been granted in this case? Why or why not? […]
Law – Criminal CJ 1100 Module 5 Written Assignment: Probation and ParoleLaw – Criminal CJ 1100 Module 5 Written Assignment: Probation and Parole
Overview:For this assignment, you will explain the advantages and disadvantages of probation and parole.Prepare a written response to the prompt below using a word processor. Please save your file in .doc or .docx format. Your response should be complete and your final 750-1000 Review this week’s resources and complete the Module 5 Lesson. Discuss each […]
CJ 1100 Module 5 Discussion: Probation and Parole OfficerCJ 1100 Module 5 Discussion: Probation and Parole Officer
In Module 5, we are studying probation and parole in the American criminal justice system. For this discussion, you will describe the job of either a probation or a parole officer (select one) in terms of its difficulty and rewards.Include the following in your response: A general overview of the position and job responsibilities Challenges […]
Reading summary #2Reading summary #2
Please provide a 250–500 word summary of your assigned reading. This should describe key aspects of the article you read, and how it relates to the subject of the week (i.e., class lecture). Farrington, D. P. (2003). Methodological Quality Standards for Evaluation Research. The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 587(1), […]
1-2 Practice Activity: Writing an Effective Statement of Need1-2 Practice Activity: Writing an Effective Statement of Need
Overview In this assignment, you will look at the components of an effective statement of need. Prompt Many charitable organizations and government entities provide funds in the form of grants to nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations to assist them in providing services that are believed to benefit society. To obtain these funds, the organization must submit […]