Category: Criminal justice

Review the two attached files, which are statutes governing the use of deadly force in North Carolina.  These statutes, which were created in 2011, restated our existing case law on self defense, clarified some aspects of it, and extended it further, as well.  Having read about the history and current status of self defense laws across our country in Chapter 6, how do you think our law in North Carolina fits with the broader principles of self defense law?  Does it go too far or not far enough?  Is it clear and easy to understand and apply?

Week #5- Discussion Forum
respond back to these classmates  be thoughtful and nice 
Oscarlyn Navarro
Assessing the needs of my community regarding efforts to reduce crime and violence would involve a comprehensive and inclusive approach. First, it would initiate dialogue and engagement with various stakeholders within the community, including residents, local law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and government officials. By hosting community forums, public meetings, and surveys, I would seek to bring together diverse perspectives on the specific crime and violence issues affecting our community. Through open and transparent communication channels, my goal is to foster trust and collaboration, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued in the evaluation process.
Laura Bueno
Good Evening Everyone,
I would go about assessing my community’s needs regarding the efforts to reduce crime and violence by being more open to speaking if I see crimes and making reports of them. I think when it comes to certain situations many don’t report because they might be scared and think it’s going to come back to hunt them or maybe they feel like
“snitching” is not something they want to do. Perhaps, many things will be different if we make reports that way law enforcement can know the bigger issues in our communities. I would also say making your community watch to patrol certain streets which might reduce the crime in certain areas in the neighborhood. I think if many will make a petition and then present it to a mayor or someone with an upper power, patrolling can be available to reduce violence within the community.
Ginna Vasquez
In order to assess the needs of my community to reduce crime and violence, I would reach out to the local community leaders, these community leaders have a larger platform on social media and have other ways to reach out to the community. I would express my interest to the community leaders that I would like to come up with a plan to reduce crime, and violence in the community, and that it will help everyone including their political profile, since politicians will only engage in things that will increase their political profile. I would persuade for them to create a community event, for families and everyone in the community, so that we can give out surveys, and ask the community what they feel contributes to the crime and violence that many have seen or even experience, only we get those results we can tally them up, and move forward to create an action plan to help reduce the crime and violence in the community. I believe we have to start from the root and work our way up, and asking the community in my opinion is the most productive approach.
Mabel Banahene
Depression, also known as major depressive disorder (MDD), is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. Depression can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home. Having a family history of depression or other mental health disorders increases the risk. Genetics play a significant role, suggesting that depression can run in families.
My interesting takeaways about depression reside on the biological factors and early childhood trauma.
Renay Martin
The video “Out of the Shadow” provides a powerful and intimate portrayal of the struggles faced by individuals living with depression and mental illness. It emphasizes the importance of understanding, empathy, and a supportive environment for those affected. The film also highlights barriers to mental health care, such as stigma and lack of resources, underscoring the need for better policies and infrastructure.
I found the personal stories shared by the individuals in the video particularly compelling. The honesty and vulnerability of their accounts bring a human face to the often-abstract concept of mental illness. Among the individuals featured, I found the story of a woman who struggled with depression while trying to maintain her professional and personal life especially poignant.
Oscarlyn Navarro
Assessing the needs of my community regarding efforts to reduce crime and violence would involve a comprehensive and inclusive approach. First, it would initiate dialogue and engagement with various stakeholders within the community, including residents, local law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and government officials. By hosting community forums, public meetings, and surveys, I would seek to bring together diverse perspectives on the specific crime and violence issues affecting our community. Through open and transparent communication channels, my goal is to foster trust and collaboration, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued in the evaluation process.
Laura Bueno
35 minutes ago, at 9:42 PM
Good Evening Everyone,
I would go about assessing my community’s needs regarding the efforts to reduce crime and violence by being more open to speaking if I see crimes and making reports of them. I think when it comes to certain situations many don’t report because they might be scared and think it’s going to come back to hunt them or maybe they feel like “snitching” is not something they want to do. Perhaps, many things will be different if we make reports that way law enforcement can know the bigger issues in our communities. I would also say making your community watch to patrol certain streets which might reduce the crime in certain areas in the neighborhood. I think if many will make a petition and then present it to a mayor or someone with an upper power, patrolling can be available to reduce violence within the community.
Sanaya Rivera
5/8/24, 12:56 PM 
NEW
Good evening classmates ,
I feel that I would be in favor of it if the person was known to the court as a credible witness or In other words a good informant. Because if you’re going to rely upon an individual word and information you have to make sure it reliable due to this information being used to put someone in prison. And I understand why the informants are better to be anonymous so they feel safe enough to keep providing information to help out with cases because by them providing certain information they put themselves in-dangerous circumstances, if anybody found out who they were providing this entail to it can be serious. But in other circumstances, it would be very nerve-racking to everybody to take information based on an anonymous source not knowing how credible or truthful this information can be and can possibly backfire and putting an innocent person in jail or not having all the facts. So the only way I would be in favor is if the informant information is all double checked out and some type of proof that the informant is being truthful. But I just wouldn’t be able to trust an anonymous source to put away somebody for possibly life.
Christina Cruz
5/11/24, 12:21 AM
I would be in favor of using an anonymous informant’s information as the basis if they are a non-party, I am less likely to use someone who has a relationship with the defendant. The reason is their credibility, are they coming forward to gain something from doing so, or are they vengeful? If the CI is an objective non-party, then they do not gain anything from informing per se, nor is there any malicious intent. Depending on the relationship with the defendant and their reasoning for informing the defendant whether or not I would use it as a basis for an arrest.

In this assignment, you will apply the Learn material in a meaningful way to clarify your understanding of various factors that impact delinquency. Examples of various factors
influencing juvenile delinquency include social risk factors such as individual, family, school,
peer, and community factors. Physical factors like age, gender, and race are further characteristics that could have an influence on delinquency. Additionally, social class, gang affiliations and drugs can affect how juveniles may be further influenced into problematic behaviors. As is evident, there are many factors noted in the readings that can factor into a child resulting in delinquent behaviors.
Your essay discusses the relationships among the family, the educational system, drugs, and delinquency. Additionally, how does geography, race, and social class combine to affect delinquey.

This week you learn about “stop and frisk.” Briefly state what the law is in this area along with what’s required in order to do a valid “stop and frisk.”
Please state what you would change if anything and why you have taken that position.
(Remember for full credit cite to the textbook with specific page numbers and fully explain your answer with support for your position.)

Week #5 Writing Assignment
Assignment Content
Create a crime prevention plan that the community and the police can participate in together.
Your response should be a minimum of three paragraphs, 200-300 words typed – double-spaced.
Your paper must be submitted in an APA format with references as appropriate.

I am including the instructions/rubric for Written Assignment 4/sample paper and the prior assignment that you completed with refernces (Written Assignment 3).

describe current theories related to ethics within the field of criminal justice. Your paper should address the following: 
Explain each of the following regarding public corruption:
individual explanations
organizational explanations
societal explanations

Create an informative voice-over PowerPoint® presentation that explains the normative and  applied prevailing criminal justice models of ethical reasoning.

In this module you have read about intersectionality and critical race theory. You were tasked with reading Kimberle Crenshaw’s seminal work on intersectionality, reading about both critical race theory and critical race feminism, and watching “Slavery By Another Name.” Please take a reflective moment to process what you have read and watched. Next, define both intersectionality and critical race theory in your own words. Identify at least three practices from “Slavery by Another Name” that demonstrate legalized racism and discrimination embedded in the criminal legal/system of law. Lastly, select a recent crime case (from the last 4 years) that involves a victim at the intersection of at least two marginalized identities. Provide a summary of that case identifying the marginalized identities; discuss how those identities played a role in the case.
link to video: https://www.pbs.org/video/slavery-another-name-slavery-video/
Requirements
Minimum 500 words
At least two sources, one source from outside of the course material
Thoroughly addresses the prompt
Adheres to due date

All research papers must be typed (unless otherwise noted) in an easy to read 12 pt font, double spaced, with one-inch margins.  Be sure to include your first and last name and the title of the assignment.  The essay will be about criminalization of poverty and how lower income areas result in high crime due to financial issues. Some issues that can be used is traffic stops( not being able to fix mechanical issues, like the light being out) shoplifting for survival etc.