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  • cj project 3

    Competency

    In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:

    • Apply theory when analyzing incidences of criminal behavior

    Scenario

    You are a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) senior special agent assigned to the National Joint Terrorism Task Force (NJTTF) based in Washington, D.C. The State Department recently requested your assistance at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Budapest, Hungary, where the facility is hosting a training course on mitigating violent crimes. The ILEA training director has requested that you provide a lecture on either a notable serial killer or a recent act of terrorism and discuss what types of factors may have influenced the perpetrators deviant behavior that manifested in this significant criminal activity. The director advised that the goal is not only to provide a case study, but also to discuss the relevance and impact of various criminological theories when assessing criminal behavior as an ethical criminal justice professional. In support of this assessment, an analysis should focus on the role of cultural views and norms, as well as the correlation between criminological theory and practice. The focus of the lecture should be to mitigate future criminal activity through deterrence and intervention.

    Directions

    Using the scenario above, create a written draft of your lecture that focuses on the application of theory when analyzing an incident of criminal behavior. Choose one of the following incidences of criminal behavior as the focus of your lecture:

    • Jeffrey Dahmer profile
    • Ted Bundy profile
    • Terrorism in the U.S. (Beltway Snipers)

    Resources that support each of these incidences are included in the Supporting Materials section below.

    The following required elements should be included:

    1. Describe the incident of criminal behavior chosen (100150 words). Include the following in your description:
    2. What crimes took place?
    3. Who committed the crimes?
    4. Where and when did the crimes take place?
    5. Explain how cultural views and values drive the criminal behavior (150200 words). Include the following in your explanation:
    6. What is the correlation between culture and the criminal behavior?
    7. How do certain cultures view the criminal behavior differently?
    8. Are there differences in culture and geographic location regarding the legality of the criminal behavior?
    9. Do you feel that the criminal behavior is influenced more by nature or ones environment?
    10. Explain the importance of applying theory versus making broad generalizations to explain the criminal behaviors (150200 words). Include the following in your explanation:
    11. What are the advantages of applying theory to explain the criminal behavior?
    12. What are the disadvantages of making broad generalizations?
    13. Explain the role of ethics when applying theory to the criminal behavior (100150 words). Include the following in your explanation:
    14. Why is ethics an important facet of criminology and the criminal justice profession?
    15. How does ethics play a pivotal role in the application of criminological theory to the crime chosen?
    16. Explain the correlation between criminal behavior theory and criminal justice practices (150200 words). Include the following in your explanation:
    17. What theory is best applicable to the criminal behavior chosen?
    18. How did that theory affect policies related to the criminal behavior?

    What to Submit

    To complete this project, you must submit the following:

    For this assignment, create a 650- to 900-word written draft of your lecture regarding the application of theory when analyzing the incidence of criminal behavior. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman, and one-inch margins. Any sources should be cited according to APA style.

    Supporting Materials

    The following resource(s) may help support your work on the project:

    Jeffrey Dahmer profile

    Ted Bundy profile

    Terrorism in the U.S. (Beltway Snipers)

  • Response Question Three

    Response Questions Intro to Social Sciences (Power and Society) (These will be uploaded in

    Canvas)

    You are required to answer four response questions throughout the course. The questions are designed for

    you to apply your course learning and sociological perspective to real-life situations and to improve your

    college-level writing skills. Each response question is worth 25 points and counts as 10% of your final

    grade. Responses should be two pages double space. Follow APA writing guidelines. Make

    sure to use references where appropriate. LATE response papers will not be graded. Answer each question

    in a clear and organized manner. You chose which of the following four questions you want to answer for

    your response questions

  • Can you think of a historical figure who used their power for good? For bad

  • Requirements: 500

  • Response Question Three

    Response Question Three

    Response Questions Intro to Social Sciences (Power and Society) (These will be uploaded in Canvas)

    You are required to answer four response questions throughout the course. The questions are designed for

    you to apply your course learning and sociological perspective to real-life situations and to improve your

    college-level writing skills. Each response question is worth 25 points and counts as 10% of your final

    grade. Responses should be two pages double space. Follow APA writing guidelines. Make

    sure to use references where appropriate. LATE response papers will not be graded. Answer each question

    in a clear and organized manner. You chose which of the following four questions you want to answer for

    your response questions

  • How can individuals and societies ensure that power is used ethically?

    • Requirements: 500

  • Criminology

    Please answer the four questions individually below are the questions and some information and videos regarding the topics.

    1.In what ways does Marxist criminology challenge traditional perspectives on crime and criminal behavior, particularly in relation to the role of capitalism, social inequality, and power dynamics in shaping criminal activities? How can an understanding of Marxist criminology contribute to a more comprehensive and nuanced approach to addressing crime and social justice issues in contemporary society?

    (Answer)

    2.How does labeling theory explain the process by which individuals are labeled as criminals and the subsequent impact of societal reactions on their behavior and self-perception? Discuss the key concepts of social reaction theory, such as primary and secondary deviance, stigma, and the labeling process, and analyze how these concepts can be applied to real-world examples of crime and criminal justice practices.

    (Answer)

    3.How does labeling theory explain the concept of “self-fulfilling prophecy” in the context of criminal behavior? Discuss how the process of being labeled as a criminal or deviant can influence an individual’s future actions and interactions with society

    (Answer)

    4.How does critical criminology critique the traditional criminal justice system and its role in perpetuating social inequalities and injustices?

    (Answer)

    Primarily concerns how personal identities of individuals are highly influenced by the way that society or authorities tend to categorize or label them as offenders, and as a result, how an offender becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, and confirm their status as criminals or delinquents by increasing the frequency or seriousness of their illegal activity, also known as social reaction theory.

    Please watch the following video regarding the looking glass self by Charles Cooley. How does this affect our identity?

    Effects of Labeling and Social Reaction Theory on Society

    Diversion, decriminalization, and deinstitutionalization (known as the Ds). Labeling can lead to isolation. Certain individuals can be labeled by authorities or society and then hated by mainstream groups, which can lead to isolation and results in a person having only other bad persons to hang out with. This creates a feedback system in which the person begins associating with others who will increase their propensity for illegal activity. Many strain theorists claim that certain demographic factors may make it possible that the offender will be caught and labeled by authorities. So, social reaction and labeling theory deals with the disproportionate rate of labeling members of the lower class and minorities as offenders who then become enmeshed in the criminal justice system.

    Marxist Theories

    The focus of Marxist theories of crime is on the fact that people from lower classes are arrested and charged with crimes at a disproportionate rate. Marxist theories emphasize the effects of a capitalistic society on the way justice is administered: They describe how society is divided by money and power.

    Watch the following video regarding Marxist and Conflict theories of crime. According to these theories who in society is most likely to commit crime? Why?

    Other Marxist Theories

    Willem Bonger emphasized the relationship between economy and crime. He noted that crime came about because capitalism caused a difference in the way individuals felt about society and their place in it. He argued that the contemporary economic structure, particularly capitalism, was the cause of crime as it promoted a system based on selfishness and greed, which manifests itself in competition among individuals. Greed is obvious in interactions and dealings carried out for the purpose of obtaining goods and resources. Competition and selfishness led to more isolation, individualism, and egoistic tendencies: These three factors promote a strong focus on self-interests at the expense of communitarianism and societal well-being.

    Richard Quinney claimed that crime was caused by the capitalistic economic structure and the emphasis on materials that this system produced. Quinney further proposed that the even crimes committed by the upper classes are caused by capitalism: Such acts are crimes of domination and repression by the elite to keep the lower classes down or to protect their property, wealth, and power. A good example of this would be “White-Collar Crimes”.

    Conflict Theories of Crime

    These theories assume that all societies are in a process of constant change which inevitably creates conflicts among various groups: Much of the conflict is due to the competition to have each groups interests promoted, protected, and often put into law. Groups tend to differ significantly in the amount of power or resources that they have, so laws can be created and enforced such that powerful groups can exert dominance over the weaker groups. This state of inequality and resulting oppression creates a sense of injustice among members of the less powerful groups, thereby leading to crime.

    Thorsten Sellin stated that separate cultures diverge from a unitary, mainstream set of norms: He studied the state of cultural diversity in industrial societies, by applying various types of models including Marxist and conflict perspectives. He claimed that separate cultures will diverge from a unitary, mainstream set of norms and values held by the dominant group in society, and will establish their own norms. Sellin stated that more unequal the balance of power, the worse the conflict tends to be.

    George Vold claimed that people are naturally social and inevitably form groups out of shared needs, values, and interests: As various groups compete with each other for power, each group competes for control of political processes, including the power of creating and enforcing laws that suppress the other groups.

    Austin Turk assumed the competition for power among various social groups as the primary cause of crime: Turk emphasized the idea that a certain level of conflict among groups can be beneficial as it reminds citizens to consider whether the status quo or conventional standards can be improved. Conflict among various components of the criminal justice system: For example, conflict among formal agencies leads to even more frustration and inefficiency when it comes to fighting crime and ensuring that justice is served.

    Watch the following video regarding conflict theories of crime, what are the 6 propositions made by Quinney regarding crime in society?

  • Final Research Paper

    An empirically based 15-page Final Research Paper, due in the final week, will identify a challenge, problem, issue that impacts the relationship between the police and the community and explore policy, practice and programming that can help to resolve the problem and improve the relationship between the police and community, fostering cohesion & cooperation through effective communication. Utilizing the Strategic Plan assignment as a jumping off point, students will now dig even deeper into the problem and strategies of reform to improve the strain between the police and the community. Some of the material and content from the strategic plan can be used in the final paper.

    APA 7th edition format is required. Format should include; Title page with running head, Times New Roman, 12-point, Double Spaced, with Level One Headings at a minimum, 15- page minimum not including Title Page & References (minimum of 8 Empirical resources are expected).

    Text and Empirical Articles that MUST be used to inform your Final Paper

    Hunter, R. D., Barker, T. D., & de Guzman, M. C. (2018). Police Community Relations and the Administration of Justice. Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-0134548043

    American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).

    Empirical Articles

    Choi, K., & Lee, J. (2016). Citizen participation in community safety: A comparative study of community policing in South Korea and the UK. Policing & Society, 26(2), 165-184. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/10.1080/10439463.2014.922087

    Staggers-Hakim, R. (2016). The nation’s unprotected children and the ghost of mike brown, or the impact of national police killings on the health and social development of African American boys. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 26(3-4), 390-399. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/10.1080/10911359.2015.1132864

    Nalla, M. K., Mesko, G., & Modic, M. (2018). Assessing police-community relationships: Is there a gap in perceptions between police officers and residents? Policing & Society, 28(3), 271-290. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/10.1080/10439463.2016.1147564

    Charbonneau, A., Spencer, K., & Glaser, J. (2017). Understanding racial disparities in police use of lethal force: Lessons from fatal police-on-police shootings. The Journal of Social Issues, 73(4), 744-767.

    doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/10.1111/josi.12246

    Giwa, S. (2018). Community policing in racialized communities: A potential role for police social work. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 28(6), 710-730. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/10.1080/10911359.2018.1456998

    Posick, C., & Hatfield, H. (2017). Putting H.E.A.R.T. into policing: A 21st century model for effective and fair policing. Policing, 40(1), 128-140. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/10.1108/PIJPSM-07-2016-0113

    Weitzer, R., Tuch, S. A., & Skogan, W. G. (2008). Police-community relations in a majority-black city. The Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, 45(4), 398-428. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/10.1177/0022427808322617

    Nadal, K. L., Davidoff, K. C., Allicock, N., Serpe, C. R., & Erazo, T. (2017). Perceptions of police, racial profiling, and psychological outcomes: A mixed methodological study. The Journal of Social Issues, 73(4), 808-830. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/10.1111/josi.12249

    Morin, R., Parker, K., Stepler, R., & Mercer, A. (2017). Behind the Badge: Amid protests and calls for reform, how police view their jobs, key issues and recent fatal encounters between blacks and police. Pew Research Center.

    Kuraz, D. L. (2005). Best Practices Guide: Strategic Planning: Building Strong Police-Community Partnerships in Small Towns. International Association of Chiefs of Police.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Final Research Paper Police_Legitimacy_and_Community_Trust_Expanded_Doctoral_APA copy.docx

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  • Strategic Analysis Portfolio

    The Strategic Intelligence Portfolio is the final capstone project culminating all prior work into a comprehensive professional portfolio. Students synthesize investigative findings, analytical outputs, and scholarly research elevating their tactical findings into strategic intelligence. Students will revise and expand on their tactical analysis to evaluate broader patterns, systems, or intelligence challenges that shape modern investigative processes.

    Your Strategic Intelligence Portfolio should be contained in a single StoryMap. Do not submit a StoryMap link AND a separate written analysis.

    Required Components:

    1. Investigative Context and Problem Definition: Use Tactical Investigative Analysis I to establish the case framework and expand on its broader analytical relevance (Tactical Analysis Component 1)

    Concise case overview

    Clear statement of investigative priorities and reasoning

    Identification of investigative challenges, interagency dynamics, or systemic constraints

    Theoretical framing drawn from course readings

    Integration of at least two peer-reviewed sources

    2. Evidence and Intelligence Evaluation: Use Tactical Investigative Analysis II to evaluate the reliability, relevance, and strategic value of collected evidence. (Tactical Analysis Component 2)

    Evidence Reliability Matrix summarizing all physical, digital, testimonial, and forensic items

    Analysis of evidentiary credibility, admissibility, and bias

    Discussion of how forensic, technological, and testimonial data inform investigative outcomes.

    Identification of intelligence gaps or redundancies.

    Incorporate a broader ethical, legal, and/or policy analysis of how emerging investigative technologies impact outcomes. Refer to Module 7.

    Integration of at least three peer-reviewed sources.

    1. Spatial and Temporal Crime Pattern Analysis: Use Tactical Investigative Analysis III to analyze geographic and temporal dynamics of the simulated case to identify broader crime trends and investigative outcomes. (Tactical Analysis Component 3 – if you opted to include a map)

    ArcGIS or equivalent spatial visualization

    Analysis of offender movement, target locations, or temporal clustering

    Identify key data sources available for law enforcement investigation, including law enforcement databases and opensource material

    Discussion of spatial implications for patrol allocation, investigative leads, or case linkage

    Integration of at least two scholarly sources

    1. Network and Association Analysis: Use Tactical Investigative Analysis III to examine relational linkages between individuals, evidence, and locations (Tactical Analysis Component 3)

    Network or link chart illustrating relationships among suspects, witnesses, or evidence

    Brief explanation of network measures

    Interpretation of associations relevant to investigative direction or risk prioritization

    Integration of social network analysis literature

    Discussion of how network intelligence contributes to broader investigative insight

    1. Strategic Assessment and Intelligence Synthesis: Transition from tactical findings to strategic intelligence interpretation (Final Synthesis Required)

    Synthesis of key findings from prior sections.

    Discuss how these findings collectively enhance understanding of patterns, modus operandi, and linkages relevant to the simulated case.

    Interpret what the synthesized intelligence suggests about broader criminal trends (e.g., violent networks, geographic concentration, repeat victimization).

    Assess the investigative implications of the intelligence product how it could guide resource prioritization, data fusion, or follow-up operations.

    Identify gaps or limitations in the current data or methods that could inform future analytical approaches.

    Incorporate at least three scholarly or professional sources.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Tactical analysis 2.docx, Final Tactical_Investigative_Analysis_IIIedited-17718145053591309 copy.docx, Tactical Analysis 1 Rivera_Investigative_Context_APA copy.docx

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  • Similarities between male and female juvenile delinquency

    discuss the similarities and differences between male and female juveniles and their decisions to avoid or participate in delinquent acts. Next, identify and discuss at least three family factors that might increases the likelihood that a juvenile will participate in deviant activities. you must paraphrase and cite. support your response with scholarly resources as required by APA.

  • Theoretical views

    (1) Individual causes (2) Societal causes (3) Social process (4) social interaction. explain the primary differences in the types of theories that fall into each of these four groupings. As part of your response, include examples of theories that fall within the each grouping, being sure to explain why those theories best align with the group you identified as opposed to another grouping. you must paraphrase and cite. support your response with scholarly resources required by APA.

  • Lit Review for Capstone paper

    I need to have a lit review completed over my topic of “the role and importance of victims advocates within police departments and the criminal justice system.” please put in headings when you organize them and make it sound/transition smoothly also be sure and make sure to inclue peer reviewed sources that are no older than 7 years. As well as articles that both agree and disagree with my topic. I will be graded on clarity, critical analysis, scholarly sources, length, grammar, and APA guidelines. Please make sound academic but not too exeperienced. Thank you so much for all of your help!