appropriate web resources) to locate at least 10-15 scholarly articles published within the past 5 to 10 years on your selected topic.
Create a list of 10-15 citations and briefly explain how you might use this information in your final proposal (one paragraph per citation is sufficient description). Use a proper annotated bibliography format. Keep your sources organized by concept and you will have an easier time when your begin your literature review.
I will be able to use this list of references to help you build sound research questions. The reference sheet should be considered a living document and can be added to throughout the term to help you complete your research proposal.
Category: Law : Criminal Justice
Criminal justice professionals in management positions are accountable to the public and to their teams, supervisors, and subordinates for the decisions they make in the line of duty. Individuals in every branch are expected to analyze the complexity of different situations and to determine ethical ways of responding to them. As a manager, you will need to be ready to speak to the ethical factors that inform decision-making strategies used in various criminal justice environments.
Imagine that you manage a team at an agency that has been invited to participate in a focus group for the ethics board. The focus group plans to compile a report on best practices in ethical decision-making to manage situations and dilemmas. For this assessment, you will prepare a response that you would present in the focus group.
Select one of the following criminal justice environments at the state or federal level as your focus for this assessment:
Interaction between law enforcement and the community
Crisis scenario or disaster situation
Pretrial assessment
Pretrial detention
Correctional facility (e.g., prison, jail, juvenile detention center)
Clinic with diversion program for individuals with mental health issues
Parole environment (e.g., halfway house)
Research a case that calls into question the ethical conduct of a criminal justice professional within the selected criminal justice environment. Choose a real case published in the media and investigate the ethical considerations in the situation. Research best practices for handling similar issues.
Assessment DeliverableCreate a 15- to 18-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation as if you were a criminal justice manager presenting to a focus group on best practices in ethical decision-making to manage various situations. Your presentation should include the following information supported by evidence from your research:
Summarize the case that you selected and explain the ethical considerations in the situation. Describe the environmental and cultural factors involved and relevant background information.
Identify the originating causes influencing the dilemma. Determine ethical solutions for addressing these causes and preventing similar issues in the future. Summarize the protocol or process that the individual should have followed and identify any process changes since this incident.
Explain how you would respond to the situation and how you would apply ethical decision-making strategies in a similar situation.
Conclude with a statement about your level of confidence to make ethical decisions in a managerial role. Summarize your expectations for the ethical conduct of your team.
Cite the appropriate Code of Ethics for your selected criminal justice environment in your response and at least 2 peer-reviewed sources according to APA guidelines.
Formatting Requirements Download and review the Presentation Template. This template has been customized to reflect the required components of your presentation and will help you get a better idea of how to organize your presentation so you can focus on the slide content. Inputting your content into this presentation template is optional; you can use presentation software and design layouts of your choice to customize your presentation’s appearance (e.g., color, images, font). Ensure you have faculty member approval in advance to use other software.
Whether you use the presentation template example or another template of your choice, include the following slides and topics in your presentation:
Title
Introduction
11–13 content slides
Conclusion
References
Presentation recording link (if recorded with video software)
Format citations and references for any sources and images according to APA guidelines. Include citations either within the slide’s content or in the speaker notes for the slide on which they are mentioned. Use the references slide to list your references. Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed sources.
Victims’ Rights & Compliance v. Enforcement: An Analysis of the Adnan Syed Case
No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper.
For this Project, you are to assume you are a judge for the Supreme Court of Maryland. You recently heard oral argument for the case of Adnan Syed v. Young Lee, as Victim’s Representative, et al. You were provided with the following multiple sources for background on the case by both sides:
Timeline—The Adnan Syed Case (New York Times)
Adnan Syed Ask Appeals Court to Deny Request from Victim’s Family (ABC News)
Adnan Syed Case: Brief Seeks to Uphold Ruling(WBALTV)
Adnan Syed’s Murder Conviction (WBALTV)
You have also reviewed the lower court’s decision causing this case to arise to the Supreme Court.
Required Analysis:
You have been asked to write a court opinion addressing the following legal questions about the Adnan Syed case:
Provide a brief overview of the facts of the case that was the subject of the Serial Podcast(https://serialpodcast.org/season-one)
Was reasonable notice given to Mr. Lee (Haw Min Lee’s brother) by the Baltimore City prosecutor? If yes, why? If not, what would reasonable notice look like?
How does reasonable notice impact a victims’ ability to be present at a trial or hearing?
How does presence impact a victims’ ability to be heard?
Did the prosecutor in this case comply with Article 47 of the Maryland Constitution requiring, “A victim of crime shall be treated by agents of the State with dignity, respect, and sensitivity during all phases of the criminal justice process.” Why or why not?
What processes could have been established by the prosecutor’s office to ensure there was no question that Mr. Lee had been afforded all of his rights under Maryland law?
Who is ultimately responsible for the delays in this case resolving, the victim or the government? Explain your analysis here.
How has this cased illustrated the general public’s lack of understanding of the difference between compliance of victims’ rights (the concept that those obligated to afford the rights under the law do so) v. enforcement of the rights (the ability to seek redress through the courts when rights are violated)?
Required Support: You must cite to course materials to support your analysis in your memo. Your memo should include a References Page with at least 4 resources from the course using the American Psychological Association (APA) formatting standards. Refer to the APA information found in Content -> Course Overview -> Course Resources.
Required Formatting:
While it may be possible to adequately cover the material in under 4 pages, that is the minimum length recommended to ensure you fully answer the questions asked.
Paper must be double spaced, Times-New Roman, 12-point font and 1” margins all around.
All APA 7th edition format requirements must be followed (cover page, in text citations, references page). Refer to the APA information found in Content -> Course Overview -> Course Resources.
You must have at least 4 resources to support your thoughts/opinions/information. These must be cited both in text as well as at the end of the document. Your paper should not contain direct quotes, sourced material must be paraphrased.
Interviews with Sexual Assault Victims: Trauma-Informed Techniques and Communications
No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper.
For this Project, you are to assume the role as Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) of a large police department. Recently, you were approached by another department’s Chief (located in Maryland) that has received criticism for its handling of several sexual assault investigations. Complaints from survivors, and advocates sitting in on law enforcement interviews, included insensitive treatment during interviews, victim-blaming questions, issues with language used in reporting documentation (i.e. had sexual intercourse v. nonconsensual sexual assault) lack of consistent follow-up and communication, and failure to provide information about supportive services during and beyond the investigation.
You have been approached because your department underwent significant changes and updated Standard Operating Procedures to ensure investigative approaches are consistent with trauma-informed practices. From this, community assessments of survivors’ experiences have shown increased trust in the reporting process, improved community-police relationships, and an overall increase in reports of sexual assault.
For this Project, you have been asked to provide a department training and procedures guide for the Chief of the partner department that includes recommendations on investigations techniques and treatment of sexual assault survivors.
Required Research & Analysis:
Provide a brief background on the crime of sexual assault, including prevalence rates, vulnerable populations, and barriers to reporting.
Offer analysis regarding how historical rape laws and current rape myths have influenced investigative approaches.
Suggest what topical education should be required for officers and detectives interacting with victims reporting sexual assault and explain why?
Address what training is required for detectives in order to insure interviews with victims are consistent with trauma-informed techniques?
What considerations should departments make regarding timelines of initial victim interviews and follow-up interviews given our current understanding of trauma exposure and memory recall?
How is trauma memory recall different from our traditional understanding of considerations when assessing reliable memory?
How has the FETI interview approach been shown to combat the consequences of trauma and why does this approach provide more reliable and valid data?
How should law enforcement expect survivors of sexual assault to act during interviews?
What considerations should be made when documenting reports of sexual assault?
What information, notice, and support should be provided to all victims under Maryland victims’ rights laws? Are there any special requirements for victims of sexual assault?
What do Maryland law guidelines suggest in terms of victim treatment by law enforcement?
How do positive victim experiences with law enforcement impact overall reporting rates, crime data, and ultimately the resources dedicated to policing and solvability of sexual assault cases?
Required Support: You must cite to course materials to support your analysis in your memo. Your memo should include a References Page with at least 5 resources from the course using the American Psychological Association (APA) formatting standards. Refer to the APA information found in Content -> Course Overview -> Course Resources.
Required Formatting:
While it may be possible to adequately cover the material in under 8 pages, that is the minimum length recommended to ensure you fully answer the questions asked.
Paper must be double spaced, Times-New Roman, 12-point font and 1” margins all around.
All APA 7th edition format requirements must be followed (cover page, in text citations, references page). Refer to the APA information found in Content -> Course Overview -> Course Resources.
You must have at least 5 resources to support your thoughts/opinions/information. These must be cited both in text as well as at the end of the document. Your paper should not contain direct quotes, sourced material must be paraphrased.
Describe the interventions that you believe, based on your research, will be effective in preventing future crisis. Explain how the recommended intervention strategies would meet the individual’s needs and discuss interventions that would not be appropriate based on his or her personality disorder. How will the proposed intervention strategies prevent future crises from occurring?
Introduction:In the field of forensics, understanding drug dependence is crucial for investigating criminal cases, identifying drug-related behaviors, and gathering evidence. This assignment will delve into the concept of drug dependence and its relevance to forensic science. Through research, analysis, and critical thinking, you will explore various aspects of drug dependence and its impact on forensic investigations.
Task 1: Defining Drug Dependence
1. Research and provide a comprehensive definition of drug dependence.
2. Explain the difference between physical and psychological dependence, giving examples.
3. Discuss how drug dependence can develop over time and explain the concept of tolerance.
Task 2: Impact on Forensic Investigations
1. Investigate how drug dependence can influence criminal behavior and the commission of offenses such as drug trafficking, theft, or assault.
2. Discuss the challenges faced by forensic scientists when dealing with drug-dependent individuals as witnesses or suspects.
3. Explore the role of toxicology in detecting drug dependence during post-mortem examinations and explain how this information can be useful in criminal investigations.
Task 3: Investigative Techniques and Tools
1. Research and explain the methods used to identify drug dependence in forensic investigations, such as hair analysis, urine testing, or blood analysis.
2. Discuss the limitations and potential errors associated with these techniques and propose ways to mitigate them.
3. Reflect on the ethical considerations and potential biases that forensic professionals should be aware of when interpreting the results of drug dependence tests.
Task 4: Case Study Analysis
1. Choose a real or fictional criminal case involving drug dependence as a central element.
2. Analyze the case, identifying the key factors related to drug dependence and their impact on the investigation, trial, and outcome
3. Discuss alternative approaches or strategies that could have been used to investigate or mitigate drug-related issues in the case.
Conclusion:Summarize the main findings of your research on drug dependence and its relevance to forensic investigations. Reflect on the importance of understanding drug dependence in the field of forensics and its impact on the criminal justice system. Note: Ensure to cite your sources using a standard referencing format (e.g., APA, MLA). Use relevant and reliable academic sources, research articles, books, or reputable websites to support your arguments and findings.
Select a criminal law case from the Opinions of the Court page of the U.S. Supreme Court website.
Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation (excluding the title, introductory and reference slides from the total number of slides required), with speaker notes, in which you address the following:
Summarize the case.
Who were the main parties in the case?
What were the charges?
What defense was used? Refer to Ch. 6 of Essential Criminal Law for possible defenses.
What was the decision?
Identify the functions and effects of criminal law in modern society reflected in the case you selected.
What function did the law serve in the case?
What effect did the law have in the case?
Cite all sources used according to APA guidelines.
You do not have to make a title page Since it is not included in the 10 slides. Also, you can just List the references you used and I’ll put them on a page. Please cite all references.
The PowerPoint does not have to be very wordy, but the speaker notes Need to be detailed.
Students will be required to submit a research paper on a topic relating to an injustice. Select a topic that you truly believe to be an injustice in our society and write about how you would work within the current system to change it. The paper requires you to call upon the lessons taught in class, observations you made in the field, and information gleaned from course materials. The paper must be supported by research data and in appropriate format. You must cite at least six (6) sources total. The paper must be typed and double-spaced. It should be no less than five (5) and no more than eight (8) pages long. You must submit your paper topic and a one paragraph summary of your topic in advance for approval. The topic and summary are due February 26, 2024.
Describe the current system or the way things are currently done. Get as detailed as warranted, researching the applicable law, current guidelines or any other appropriate body of information to document how the “unjust” system currently operates.
Why do you think the current system is unjust? Who suffers? Who benefits? Why is that unfair?
How would you fix the problem? Describe, in detail, how you would solve the injustice.
Anticipate the arguments that your opponents may have to your idea. How would you combat those arguments?
For Milestone Three, you will use your research on the individual’s traits and triggers to create a profile. Include physical features, triggers, personality traits, historical information, and any other features that you believe to be important for the purpose of public awareness. Describe potential risks involved in releasing the profile to the public, including the types of information you would release and what information you would withhold. Explain why you would release or withhold this information.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
Profile and Intervention Strategies
Using the traits and triggers identified for the individual, create a detailed and accurate profile including physical features, triggers, personality traits, and historical information for the purpose of public awareness.
Discuss potential risks when releasing the profile to the public. What information would you release, and what information would you not release? Justify your claims.
1) Discuss the ethical differences between Life Imprisonment and the Death Penalty.2) Should the state of New Jersey go back to the Death Penalty and how should it be carried out? 3) IRAC the case in chapter 14 (Miller vs. Alabama) pg. 1225-1236.4 pages minimum in lengthIRAC the case Use the I RAC format discussed in class.Issues (facts), Rules of Law, Analysis, and Conclusion (decision and your opinion