What topics stood out to you? What was your perspective on class topics prior to class discussion? How did class discussion impact that stance? How do you feel like we should move forward to reduce harm and hold individuals accountable?
What extent should the Commerce Clause be used by the federal government to achieve noncommercial purposes? Use at least three of the following cases in your paper: U.S. v. E.C.
What sociological causes and explanations have been linked to this problem? Keep in mind the various theoretical perspectives.
-What social factors (structural, cultural, interactional, political, etc.) contribute to the existence of the problem?
-What do sociologists or other experts believe may be potential solutions to this problem?
Examine your selected country through a comparative lens, using what you have learned about the Criminal Justice System in the United States.
Locate an article that covered the 2016 presidential election. Look for evidence in the article for priming, framing, and slant. Make sure to include in your assignment:
Name of the article and its author
Is the article made by a public or private entity?
Who is the author trying to reach (audience)?
Are they playing more to one specific ideology and if so, what ideology is it?
Looking at the article as a whole, and based on what you have found in your analysis, do you believe that this article is a credible source? Why?
Describe the role that law enforcement play in Community Oriented Policing. Also, offer recommendations for local, state, and federal law enforcement officers on how to actively improve community relations in the multicultural society in which we live.
The officer involved in the Michael Brown shooting was not indicted by the grand jury that heard the case. Why?
Do you think that the officer who shot Brown had other options available to him? What would they have been?
If other options were available, why didn’t he use them?
What are some major problems with implementing the ideas of a human service model of employee supervision in criminal justice organizations? How do you think employees would react to such a supervision model?
What type of supervisor do most employees like to work for? Would they select a traditional, innovative, or supportive supervisor? Do you believe that employee personalities may influence what type of supervisor is favored?
Describe the role of a probation officer. What are the norms and values associated with this work? Include those that can be regarded as legitimate, as well as, those regarded as illegitimate. What are the sources of these norms and values? How do education, training and the work experience influence them?
