Category: Criminal justice

Written summary regarding Edwin Sutherlands definition of white collar crime. I have added the assignment rubric and directions with this. It needs to be 4 pages apa format 

Topic of the research paper is to define and explain mens rea and then discuss how it relates to the tenth commandment and then discuss the comparison between how it is applied in american law and in jewish law.

After you have completed your research on private and government prisons, prepare a written summary of your findings. It is expected that, based on the nature of this project, a concise yet thorough analysis will take approximately 8-10 pages of text, in addition to your cover page, abstract, and reference page. Your paper must include a minimum of four (4) scholarly sources to support your findings. The paper will be written using all APA guidelines and will be double-spaced, using 1-inch margins, 12-point font.
https://www.sentencingproject.org/reports/private-prisons-in-the-united-states/
The Sentencing Project
There are several large private prison corporations, such as CoreCivic, GEO Group, Management and Training Corporation, Emerald Correctional Management, LCS Corrections Services, and CiviGenics/Community Education Centers, Inc.  In 2017, private prisons in the US represented 8.2% of the total incarcerated population. The below map shows that states vary significantly in their use of private correctional facilities. For example, the New Mexico Department of Corrections reports that 53% of its prison population is housed in private facilities, while 22 states do not employ any for-profit prisons.
Your assignment is to provide a detailed written report on the use of private prisons versus state and federal government prisons. In addition to writing a paper, you will develop a PowerPoint presentation to support your paper. Your paper will require you to conduct extensive research on the full functionality of private prisons and compare these results to government prisons. Your paper should address the following questions/topics:
Private prisons are for profit. These private companies also have a financial interest in maintaining high levels of incarceration. Is this ethical?
Describe how funding, staffing, training, leadership, and policies impact the conditions of confinement.
Since private prisons are for profit, do they cut costs, such as hiring unqualified staff or providing inadequate care?
Why should society be concerned with conditions of confinement?
Who oversees these private prisons? Is there an oversight agency that holds private prisons accountable?
How effective is the Private Prison Information Act?
What elements should be included in an effective privatization contract and how often are these elements included?
Compare the programs/services offered in private prisons to that of government prisons.
Describe the types of inmates that private prisons are likely and less likely to house. Why?
What is the cost-benefit analysis for private prisons versus state and federal prisons?
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of private prisons.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of state and federal prisons.
In your opinion, should the future of corrections move towards and increase utilization of private prisons? Or, should the money used towards these private prison contracts be allocated towards improving the current state and federal prisons?
Include any additional pertinent information to support your opinion.

I will upload clear instructions for this assignment. The assignment is giving you two options. I will pick number 2 which is a movie for example boys n the hood and American me or book for example out of the red my life of gangs prison and redemption who has been involved in gang life.

PAPER MUST BE TURNED IN THROUGH TURNITIN SO NO AI ALLOWED
Paper must be NO LESS than five typewritten pages. (The body of the paper. Does not
include title, bibliography pages)
2) Font MUST be “Times New Roman,” size 12, and MUST be double spaced.
3) You MUST use at least two sources in addition to your textbook. One can be reputable and reliable sites on the internet (Wikipedia is NOT allowed), and the other must be a published work (actual book).
4) All sources MUST be cited in MLA format. You can easily find examples of MLA format on the internet. You may also contact your English teacher for examples.
5) You MAY USE a first-person source (father, mother, family member, etc.), that has credible knowledge of the subject matter (attorney, police officer, prison guard, etc.). You MUST document and quote their contributions.
6) Paper MUST have a cover page and a works cited page. Neither page counts towards the four content pages.
7) Your cover page should include the header above and the title of your paper on the center of the page.
Topic
We have discussed, in detail, the American Criminal Justice System. The topics we studied include but are not limited to.
Criminal Justice Final Exam May 2024
Directions
1) Police-Community interaction
2) Types of crimes
3) Punishments and sentences, including alternatives to prison
4) The American Court System
5) The American prison System (see below for additional information). 6) The role race and social standing plays in the criminal justice system. 7) The strengths and pitfalls of our criminal justice system overall.
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With the above lesson topics in mind, compare and contrast The American Criminal Justice System with ANY other foreign criminal justice system (China, Japan, Great Britain, Iran, Korea, etc.).
 Part of your paper MUST compare the prison system in the country you choose to the prison system in the United States.
 ONE country must be used for the entire paper so make sure the country you select has enough substance to intelligently complete a five-page paper.
 You MUST thoroughly address the above topics and have documented facts to support your positions.
 You MAY pick other aspects of our justice system to compare, however the above topics must be addressed.
 You MUST also state your thoughts on the strengths and pitfalls of the foreign system you chose.
 You MUST discuss FACTS from two of the many cases we studied (Hernandez, Batman, OJ, Otto, etc.) to illustrate the “strengths and pitfalls” of our Criminal Justice system. Use one of these cases as a “what if” for the overall report. What if this happened in Iran (Korea, Japan, etc.). You may then compare and contrast each aspect of the case. (crime, arrest, court, prison)
This is your final exam. You must demonstrate full depth and knowledge of the subject. This is not an opinion piece, although, when appropriate, you may offer it to enhance your position. The paper needs to be based on established law and the factual reality of criminal justice. Your sources MUST be from legitimate and recognized media. The internet is fine, if it is FACT based and not opinion. AI is also fine but ONLY IF you document it according to MLA.
***** Please note that you will receive a zero if you plagiarize. This not only includes using someone else’s paper but also includes not citing your sources. All papers will be electronically checked for plagiarism. I cannot stress enough the importance of documenting your sources using MLA format. ******

Your written assignment is to submit a paper on the topic below. Based on the nature of this topic, it is anticipated that a thorough examination will result in approximately 8-10 pages of text, not including your cover page, abstract, and references. You must cite a minimum of four (4) scholarly resources to support the context of your paper. Please make sure that you are meeting all of the criteria outlined in the Assignment Requirements.
There area number of “true crime” shows that illustrate the criminal justice process, from the initial investigation through the trial and sentencing. A few examples of shows that report on actual criminal cases include: 20/20, Dateline, Cold Justice, Murder in the Heartland, and Deadly Women.
For this assignment, you will be required to report on a criminal case from a true-crime show of your choice. It does not have to be from one of the examples above, as long as the show represents an actual case and not a ficticious drama. To complete this assignment, you may need to conduct more research than what was reported in that episode. Your paper must include the details of the crime, in addition to the court processes, sentencing, and any appeals. Your paper must include the following:
The name of the show, including the season and episode numbers. For example, “Dateline, S12 Ep9”.
Location (city and state) of the incident and trial.
Crime(s) committed.
Name of the defendant(s) and victim(s).
A thorough description of the issues and facts surrounding the crime, investigation, arrest, and court proceedings.
For trials, was it a jury or bench trial?
What was/were the original charge(s)? Is this different than the final charge(s)?
What punishment was the prosecutor seeking?
Was there a disposition or sentence given? If so, explain.
Did the offender serve their entire sentence or was he/she granted early release?
Was an appeal filed? If so, what was the outcome?
Were any civil lawsuits filed for additional damages?
Any additional information that you feel is necessary. 
To provide a thorough review of the court processes. Below are some suggestions to consider when writing your paper.
Describe at least one aspect of the proceeding that played out as you had expected it would, based on your prior readings and knowledge of the courts.
Describe at least one aspect of the proceedings that surprised you as a result of preconceived notions that you had. 
Do television, movies, and the media accurately portray the courtroom setting and procedures based on what you observed?
Did the prosecuting and defense attorneys effectively argue their positions? Provide details of each and explain why you believe that they were effective or ineffective.
Describe the judge and his/her demeanor and actions during the case, if possible.
Any additional pertinent observations or personal reactions that you may have had.

For this writing assignment, look at the current literature and media reporting to develop an assessment of the current Status of terrorism or extremism as it relates to the United States and our interests. Your work should assess the current status of terrorism / extremism,
And trends that are indicative of where the threat is going or how it is transforming, and an assessment of our level of preparedness (or lack thereof) in being able to identify, disrupt, and/or respond to a terrorist attack. Your work should conclude with a reference-supported
Assessment of where the threat of terrorism / extremism will be in the next 10 to 20 years.
For each writing assignment, you are tasked with authoring a college-level writing work meeting the following criteria:
The length of the each paper shall be between four and six pages long, NOT INCLUDING a title page and a Reference page.
NO abstract is needed for this assignment.
Use a minimum of four resources in the generation of the work.
The format of the paper will follow APA guidelines and include properly formatted in-text citations and end of work references.
When a paper is submitted, Turnitin generates a similarity report. It will not accept any paper that indicates a greater than 20% similarity match.
Product shall be in MS Word format, double-spaced, using Arial or Time New Roman 12-point font, and in APA format.

Drug Analysis
In this assignment, you will assess depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens and their effects on the human body.
Identify one drug from each category (see examples below). In a 3- to 5-page paper, assess the differences between the drugs, including composition, manufacture/cultivation, and ways used. You will then provide an in-depth analysis of each drug’s physical and psychological effects. The assessment should include, at a minimum, drug ingestion, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms and effects, and any medical uses for each drug.
A sample of drugs is listed below in the three categories, but you may also choose a drug not on the list. Although this paper is on a topic of your choice, if you identify and select a narcotic not on the list below, you should have it approved by the instructor before beginning the assignment to ensure the chosen drug is specified correctly in its category.
The paper should be 3 to 5 pages of written text. (The title page and reference page do not count in the page minimum.)
Depressants
Alcohol
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Fentanyl
Heroin
Methaqualone
Morphine
Opium
Oxycodone
Stimulants
Amphetamines
Caffeine
Cocaine
Crack cocaine
Herbal stimulants
Methamphetamines
Nicotine
Hallucinogens
Dimethyltryptamine (DMT)
Ecstasy (MDMA)
Ketamine (Special K)
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
Mescaline
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Psilocybin & psilocyn
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:
Your submission should include a title page and reference page and be in 10- to 12-point font. (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable.)
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified as well as original and insightful.
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
Appropriate citation style should be followed. 
You should also make sure to:
Include a title page with full name, class name, university name, instructor name, and date.
Include introductory and concluding paragraphs and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
Use examples to support your discussion.
List all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cite them within the body of your paper using APA 7th edition format and citation style. For more information on APA 7th edition guidelines, visit Academic Tools.
No plagiarism or AI.

1) Paper must be:
Double spaced
No greater than 11 font
At least four (4) pages long AND the bibliography cannot be one (1) of the pages.
Properly cited MLA format
2) Paper Topic:
The purpose of the exclusionary rule is to deter police misconduct.  Do you agree or disagree, and why?  Justify your answer with class materials, court cases, and outside information. 

Prepare a minimum 10-page agency report that analyzes issues confronted in a police department setting. Please check the Final Report Rubric in the syllabus and read the instructions below. 
You are a data analyst in the Police Department of Formdale (imaginary city), California. The 2020 Census had the city population at 124,564.
Your task is to write a Report that includes the most important crime and department-related statistics. You don’t need to use all available data. It’s up to you what you pick for the report. You can use any technique we learned during the semester.  You are free to clean, recode or collapse variables to make them more suitable for the analysis. Use academic articles to support your argument. You can find a list of recommended articles in Course Materials. 
The min 10-page report should have 7 main sections: 
Executive summary (1 page)
Introduction (1 page)
Department characteristics, workforce demographics (2 pages)
Crime statistics in Formdale (2 pages)
Community Engagement (2 pages)
Conclusions & Recommendations (1 page)
Reference List (APA Style) (1 page)
Create multiple charts and tables to summarize and visualize your data. Each chart/table should be interpreted in text. Analyze trends if data are available for multiple years. 
Create charts in Excel and copy-paste them to your main Word document. Submit your Excel file (showing your work) and final report as a Word or PDF file.
Google other police department reports to get some ideas. But don’t copy their exact structure because they typically use long PR narratives to describe and advertise the department. Your focus should be on data and facts. 
formatting criteria
Report meets the minimum length (min. 10 pages) and formatting criteria. It includes the following sections:
– Executive summary
– Introduction
– Department characteristics & workforce demographics
– Crime statistics in Formdale
– Community engagement
– Conclusions & recommendations
– Reference List (APA Style)
– Format: 12 pt, Times New Roman font, double spaced