Part 1
As university students / professionals, it is imperative that you show evidence of your critical thinking / problem-solving skills in your response. Compose an essay response to the following in 500 – 700 words, excluding the references by Sunday at 11:59 pm EST. You are to cite and reference in APA – 7th edition and adhere to all other APA rules of writing. You are to use a minimum of three scholarly articles that have been published within the past 5-10 years to support your response. The more recent, the better. Remember that an opinion needs to be supported / backed up / defended in academic writing. Direct quotes are not permitted, instead, you must paraphrase and cite.
You have just been assigned a “client” who was just released on parole after serving two years of a two-to-five-year sentence for aggravated assault, a conviction that stems from repeatedly striking her boyfriend with a baseball bat.
Name: Theresa Johnson
Age: 27
Criminal History (past crimes) – Prostitution, Distribution of a controlled substance, Possession of narcotics, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Public Drunkenness, Simple Assault, Aggravated Assault, Petty Theft, and Check Fraud all starting from age 11.
Family History – Stepfather arrested for sexually assaulting Theresa when she was a child, starting at age 10. Mother was unable to control her, so Theresa was in and out of foster homes along with a number of psychiatric facilities and detention facilities since age 12.
Substance Abuse – Primarily Heroin and Alcohol dependence since adolescence.
Treatment History – 4 unsuccessful court-ordered Inpatient treatment programs. (Removed from one facility for inappropriate sexual advances toward a male counselor; Removed from another facility for smuggling Oxycontin into the facility; Removed from a 3rd facility for a “hot urine” for alcohol, meth, and Xanax, and lastly, the most recent removal was for leaving the facility without permission.
Psychological History –Diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) stemming from years of physical and sexual abuse perpetrated by her stepfather starting at age 10 until the father’s arrest when she was 12.
Question 1
What conditions would you “require” while she is on parole, and why? Be extremely specific and detailed when responding. You have several “issues” to contend with, so think outside the box by applying your critical thinking / problem solving skills when determining the conditions of parole.
Part 2
As university students / professionals, it is imperative that you show evidence of your critical thinking / problem-solving skills in your response. Compose a response to the following in 500 – 700 words, excluding the references by Sunday at 11:59 pm EST. You are to cite and reference in APA – 7th edition and adhere to all other APA rules of writing. You are to use a minimum of three scholarly articles that have been published within the past 5-10 years to support your response. The more recent, the better. Remember that an opinion needs to be supported / backed up / defended in academic writing. Direct quotes are not allowed, instead you must paraphrase and cite.
You are a Probation Officer who has just been assigned the case below. Consider all the information below before responding.
Name: John Ripley
Age: 45
Marital status: Divorced, no children
Education: GED diploma
Employment: Employed as a Plumber with his uncle who owns a small plumbing business
Residence: Ripley will be living with his elderly mother, who resides in an apartment building.
Prior Convictions: None
Current Conviction: After a credible tip, investigators confiscated Ripley’s desk computer and found over 12 images of child pornography depicting nude pictures of children younger than 10 years old in an electronic folder labeled “vacation.”
Given that he had no prior convictions, his age, employment status, and ties to the community, including caring for his elderly mother, the judge imposed as 5-year probation sentence.
Question 2
Based on the information that has been provided, what level of risk would you classify Ripley, and then explain why?
Based on the risk level you have assigned to Ripley, what specific probation conditions would you set for him, and explain why? Consider every detail that has been provided and remember that you must support your response with a minimum of three scholarly research studies.
Category: Corrections and Incarceration
Instructions:
Describe and explain the unique challenges associated with the increase in prisoners with ties to terrorism and other extremist groups. Develop a plausible approach that prison administrators could implement in tackling some of the most significant challenges.
The assignment is due on or before Sunday of week 7 at 11:59 pm EST. Each student submission to the assignment must be a minimum of 3 full pages with APA 7th edition citations and references.
Each student submission MUST be uploaded as a Word Doc attachment.
All assignments must be written in an academic tone. Remember, an academic essay is not to be written like you are having a casual conversation with your friends. Do not include slang or foul language unless you are quoting someone.
Lengthy direct quotes are not permitted. Direct quotes, if used, must be limited to a few words. As university students, you are expected to paraphrase and cite. For more information on properly citing sources in your assignments please refer to the APA 7th edition manual. While the assignments are to include an examination of current research of a particular problem, they also need to include the student’s careful and informed analysis of the problem.
Remember each assignment must be submitted as a Word Doc attachment. You must use a 12-point Times New Roman font. Margins will also need to be 1 inch.
Each assignment will need to include the following:
An APA formatted title page.
The original question is at the top of the essay (serves as the abstract).
The body of your response must be a minimum of 3 pages.
A reference page formatted to APA 7th edition.
A minimum of two current, scholarly references per assignment. Web sources can be used, though they should come from credible sources such as government agencies, academics, and private agencies with a formidable reputation within the community they serve. Examples of peer-reviewed scholarly based journals include:
Journal of Criminology
Crime and Public Opinion
Journal of Criminal Justice and Public Policy
Justice Quarterly: JQ
Furthermore, do not use encyclopedias, dictionaries, newspapers (unless otherwise permitted), and popular magazines. It is important to remember that this is an undergraduate-level class, and you are required to submit undergraduate-level work, which is backed up by academically credible material. If you have a question about the quality of a potential resource, please email your professor.
You are encouraged to use the library to find the needed material. Additionally, at the bottom of this syllabus is a list of acceptable organizations and groups found on the World Wide Web which you can use to find material for your assignments.