Category: Criminal Justice

To complete this assignment, please follow the steps and write a 3-4 page reaction paper (double spaced, Times New Roman, one-inch margins) reflecting upon the questions listed below:

Step 1: Assess your conflict style using the scale in Application 5.1 of your textbook. Compromising

Step 2: Ask someone who is close to you, i.e. someone who you are close enough with that they have seen you in conflict situations, to fill out the assessment thinking about YOU (i.e. how they perceive you act when arguing with them, not how they act).

Step 3: Use the responses from Step 1 and Step 2 to answer the following questions and sub-questions:

1. In Step 1, what did the answers tell you about your conflict style? (10 points)
2. Did you think the results were accurate? Why or why not?
3. How did your results compare to the conflict style you selected for yourself when we covered Chapter 2?
4. Did your results show that you have different styles depending on the relationship?
5. What conflict style do you use the least?
6. What shaped your conflict style? Describe how you feel your culture, family, personality, etc. has influenced your conflict style. (5 points)
7. Review each conflict style in Chapter 5 and consider your results from #1 above. (10 points)
8. Name at least two advantages and at least two disadvantages of the conflict style that you tend to use?
9. Please explain and provide an example of a time you have experiences one of the advantages of the conflict styles you tend to use.
10. Please explain and provide an example of a time you have experiences one of the disadvantages of the conflict styles you tend to use.
11. Did the person you asked to assess your conflict style in Step 2 perceive your style differently than you rated yourself? If so, why do you think that is? (5 points)
12. Do you feel the conflict style you use the most has been effective for you in managing conflict? How might you incorporate other styles into your communication skills repertoire? (5 points)
13. Please proofread to make sure your paper is double spaced with 1-inch margins, Times New Roman 12-point font, and free from spelling and grammatical errors! (5 points)

Select Two discussion questions from the chapter below and post your response addressing the two questions in one posting response (be sure to identify the questions you selected in your response).

Select Two Discussion Questions Below

1. Discuss the fundamental difference between the adult criminal justice and the juvenile justice system. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a separate system of justice for juveniles?
2. Discuss the In re Gault case? What was the case about? What are the rights guaranteed to juveniles involved with the juvenile justice system?

Textbook: Police Operations: Theory and Practice

• Author: Kren M. Hess, Ph.D., Christine H. Orthmann, Henry Lim Cho, M.A.
• Publisher: Cengage
• Edition: 6th

Please see attach below

The United States incarcerates more people than any other country in the world. Please explain some policies that have led to such an increase in incarceration. Are these good or bad policies? Explain. Answer the question(s) in APA format, including citations. You must cite only from the lecture, required reading, and/or supplemental reading in the module. YOU MAY NOT USE OUTSIDE RESOURCES! Only use the sources from your required and supplemental readings in your module. You will be graded on whether you cite the sources from your module. Do not use any form of Artificial Intelligence to complete your assignment. Content from your assignment should only include sources from your Required Reading found in your module. Your assignment should include at least 500 words. Your citations will not be included in the 500 word count so be sure to consider this as you prepare your assignment. The resources are these links

You should humanize the content for 3 discussions post, make it sound right and like an actual person.

Below are the requirements for each discussion post and the content. Each discussion requires 3 references but one of them is the book so you should add 2 more

I will upload images of the book for each discussion. Make each post 370+ words and use simple high school vocabulary.

Make the details in first person point of view.

This discussion is for victimology

Chapter 5: Discussion

Argue that undertaking crime prevention on a governmental level is a more socially responsible approach rather than simply encouraging individuals to incorporate victimization prevention strategies into their everyday lives. Your ideas can come from Chapters 4 and 5 and, of course, any additional source. Give at least 2 examples that you know of personally or in the media where the government should have been more involved or were involved very successfully with crime prevention. How could the government done a better job and why?

Make sure to:

• Write a short essay or paragraph of at least 300 words (not including reference information). You must put the word count at the end of your discussion.
• Use concrete examples/details and avoid generalities.
• You must use your textbook in your answer, and you need to use one additional source (not a dictionary-like source).
• Address all questions.
• You must cite your additional source in and give the reference at the end of your discussion.
• Use proper grammar and punctuation.
• Do not plagiarize.
• You will not be able to edit your assignment once you post, so please proofread and spell check before hitting post!

In Chapter 5 of Crime Victims: An Introduction to Victimology (10th ed.), Andrew Karmen explains the debate over shared responsibility and victim blaming. While individuals can take steps to protect themselves, I believe crime prevention at the governmental level is more socially responsible. Karmens discussion of system blaming shows that focusing only on what victims did wrong ignores larger institutional failures. The government has more power than individuals to reduce risks, regulate corporations, and protect communities.

One example I personally remember is the 2017 data breach at Equifax. When I first heard about it in the news, I was shocked that millions of peoples Social Security numbers were exposed. Many of those victims had done nothing careless. According to Karmen, identity theft is often caused by weak corporate security, not individual irresponsibility. I believe the government should have enforced stricter cybersecurity rules and imposed heavier penalties for companies that fail to protect consumer data. Instead of just offering free credit monitoring, companies should be required to compensate victims automatically. This shows why government regulation is more effective than simply telling people to be careful.

Another example I have seen locally in Florida involves car thefts of certain models made by Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation. I remember seeing news reports about how these cars were easy to steal because they lacked engine immobilizers. It did not seem fair to blame drivers when the cars were designed without proper anti-theft protection. After public pressure and lawsuits, the companies were forced to provide software updates. This supports Karmens argument that focusing on victim carelessness distracts from corporate responsibility. The government could have done better by requiring stronger anti-theft standards before the cars were even sold.

Overall, I believe government-level prevention is more responsible because it protects everyone, especially innocent victims. While individuals should make smart choices, real crime reduction requires stronger laws, enforcement, and accountability at the systemic level. Blaming victims does not fix the deeper problems that allow crime to continue.

Word count: 396

This discussion is for a drugs and crime

Chapter 5: Discussion

This chapter illustrates domestic drug production and centers around 3 major types of activities: marijuana cultivation, clandastine laboratories, and pharmacuetical diversion. Chose one activity and discuss a few major issues around this activity. Do you know anything personally about this issue? And if so, please discuss as much as you feel comfortable sharing. Also please give some suggestions of how to best deal with some of these issues in ther future. Give concrete examples please.

Remember that your post must be at least 300 words and you are required to respond to a classmate with at least a 150 word response.

You must post your word count in your discussion and your reply. Minimum word counts usually gets you minimum grades. So if you want to earn all of your points, please write significantly more than the minimum.

You need to use one additional outside source besides your textbook to discuss the question. The source must be cited APA style at the end of the discussion. The outside source cannot be a dictionary or encyclopedia like source (ie wikipedia, etc.).

Chapter 5 Discussion Pharmaceutical Diversion

One major activity discussed in Chapter 5 of Drugs in Society: Causes, Concepts, and Control(7th ed.) is pharmaceutical diversion, which involves legally manufactured prescription drugs being redirected for illegal use. This can happen through fraud, scams, corrupt medical professionals, or theft. One major issue surrounding pharmaceutical diversion is the abuse of opioid pain medications like Percocet (oxycodone). According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(SAMHSA, 2023), millions of Americans misuse prescription pain relievers each year, and opioid misuse continues to contribute to overdose deaths and addiction nationwide.

Living in Miami, I have personally seen how Percocet abuse affects people. I have seen individuals who started using Percocet after a legitimate injury but became dependent on it. Over time, their behavior changedthey seemed constantly tired, irritable, and focused only on getting more pills. I have also heard of people buying Percocet illegally from others who had prescriptions or who obtained pills through scams. This connects directly to the books discussion of scammers and people who manipulate doctors or pharmacists to obtain drugs for resale. In Miami-Dade County, there have even been cases of insurance fraud schemes involving OxyContin, showing how organized pharmaceutical diversion can become.

Another serious issue is the impact on families and newborns. The textbook explains the rise in neonatal withdrawal syndrome, especially in states like Florida. Babies born exposed to opioids suffer painful withdrawal symptoms and require expensive medical care. This not only affects innocent children but also increases public healthcare costs. Pharmaceutical diversion therefore harms individuals, families, and the healthcare system as a whole.

To deal with this issue in the future, I believe stronger prescription monitoring programs are essential. Floridas Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) helps track controlled substance prescriptions and identify suspicious patterns. In addition, doctors should receive more training on responsible opioid prescribing, and there should be greater access to addiction treatment programs instead of only punishment. Public education campaigns in communities like Miami could also help young people understand that prescription drugs are not safer just because they are legal.

Pharmaceutical diversion is a preventable problem if enforcement, education, and treatment work together.

Word Count: 382

This discussion is for female crime delinquency! Make sure to add an actual video that correlates with the information

4 Discussion

What barriers exist for women in their attempts to leave a battering relationship? Please describe 2 different examples that you know about personally or through the media. And explain how we could help a woman in similar situation in the future.

Also, you must find a video online that illustrates your ideas and include a link to that video. Please explain why you chose that video to share with the class.

Remember that your post must be at least 300 words and you are required to respond to a classmate with at least a 150-word response. You must put your word count BOTH at the end of your discussion and at the end of your reply.

You need to use one additional outside source besides your textbook to discuss the question. The source must be cited in APA style at the end of the discussion. The outside source cannot be a dictionary-like source (ie Wikipedia, etc.). Here is a

for APA style to assist in making your references correct. Your source needs to be included at the end of your original discussion.

Discussion: Barriers Women Face When Leaving Abusive Relationships

Leaving an abusive relationship is not as simple as people think. From the outside, it might seem like someone can just walk away, but there are emotional, financial, cultural, and safety barriers that make it extremely difficult. Research shows that many women, especially women of color, are less likely to seek formal help because of stigma, fear, or pressure to keep family problems private (Postmus, 2015). Abuse is not just physical it includes emotional manipulation, isolation, and financial control.

One example comes from my aunt back in my hometown in Venezuela. She was married to a man who was always drunk and acted like a selfish player. When he drank, he became aggressive and unpredictable. He would insult her, break things in the house, and sometimes shove her during arguments. The hardest part was that after every incident, he would cry, apologize, and promise to change. In our culture, divorce is often seen as shameful, and many relatives told her to stay and work things out. She depended on him financially, and there were very limited shelters or legal protections available. She was embarrassed to tell people what was happening. It took years before she finally left, and she only did because close family members stepped in to support her.

Another example is something I experienced through a friend. She was dating someone who never hit her, but he controlled everything her phone, who she talked to, even what she wore. He constantly threatened to harm himself if she left. I remember her telling me she felt trapped and emotionally exhausted. Even though she knew the relationship was unhealthy, she was scared of what he might do. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, emotional and financial control are common tactics abusers use to maintain power. That control can make leaving feel terrifying.

A video that explains this really well is the TED-Ed video Why Domestic Violence Victims Dont Leave:

I chose this video because it clearly explains how fear, manipulation, and emotional attachment keep victims stuck. It helps people understand that leaving is often the most dangerous time.

To help women in similar situations, we need culturally sensitive services, better access to shelters, financial assistance, and education that reduces shame. Most importantly, women need safe spaces to disclose abuse without judgment.

Word Count: 372

Reference

Postmus, J. L. (2015). Women from different ethnic groups and their experiences with victimization and seeking help. Violence Against Women, 21(3), 376393. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077801214564079

You should humanize the content for 3 discussions post, make it sound right and like an actual person.

Below are the requirements for each discussion post and the content. Each discussion requires 3 references but one of them is the book so you should add 2 more

I will upload images of the book for each discussion. Make each post 370+ words and use simple high school vocabulary.

Make the details in first person point of view.

This discussion is for victimology

Chapter 5: Discussion

Argue that undertaking crime prevention on a governmental level is a more socially responsible approach rather than simply encouraging individuals to incorporate victimization prevention strategies into their everyday lives. Your ideas can come from Chapters 4 and 5 and, of course, any additional source. Give at least 2 examples that you know of personally or in the media where the government should have been more involved or were involved very successfully with crime prevention. How could the government done a better job and why?

Make sure to:

• Write a short essay or paragraph of at least 300 words (not including reference information). You must put the word count at the end of your discussion.
• Use concrete examples/details and avoid generalities.
• You must use your textbook in your answer, and you need to use one additional source (not a dictionary-like source).
• Address all questions.
• You must cite your additional source in and give the reference at the end of your discussion.
• Use proper grammar and punctuation.
• Do not plagiarize.
• You will not be able to edit your assignment once you post, so please proofread and spell check before hitting post!

In Chapter 5 of Crime Victims: An Introduction to Victimology (10th ed.), Andrew Karmen explains the debate over shared responsibility and victim blaming. While individuals can take steps to protect themselves, I believe crime prevention at the governmental level is more socially responsible. Karmens discussion of system blaming shows that focusing only on what victims did wrong ignores larger institutional failures. The government has more power than individuals to reduce risks, regulate corporations, and protect communities.

One example I personally remember is the 2017 data breach at Equifax. When I first heard about it in the news, I was shocked that millions of peoples Social Security numbers were exposed. Many of those victims had done nothing careless. According to Karmen, identity theft is often caused by weak corporate security, not individual irresponsibility. I believe the government should have enforced stricter cybersecurity rules and imposed heavier penalties for companies that fail to protect consumer data. Instead of just offering free credit monitoring, companies should be required to compensate victims automatically. This shows why government regulation is more effective than simply telling people to be careful.

Another example I have seen locally in Florida involves car thefts of certain models made by Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation. I remember seeing news reports about how these cars were easy to steal because they lacked engine immobilizers. It did not seem fair to blame drivers when the cars were designed without proper anti-theft protection. After public pressure and lawsuits, the companies were forced to provide software updates. This supports Karmens argument that focusing on victim carelessness distracts from corporate responsibility. The government could have done better by requiring stronger anti-theft standards before the cars were even sold.

Overall, I believe government-level prevention is more responsible because it protects everyone, especially innocent victims. While individuals should make smart choices, real crime reduction requires stronger laws, enforcement, and accountability at the systemic level. Blaming victims does not fix the deeper problems that allow crime to continue.

Word count: 396

This discussion is for a drugs and crime

Chapter 5: Discussion

This chapter illustrates domestic drug production and centers around 3 major types of activities: marijuana cultivation, clandastine laboratories, and pharmacuetical diversion. Chose one activity and discuss a few major issues around this activity. Do you know anything personally about this issue? And if so, please discuss as much as you feel comfortable sharing. Also please give some suggestions of how to best deal with some of these issues in ther future. Give concrete examples please.

Remember that your post must be at least 300 words and you are required to respond to a classmate with at least a 150 word response.

You must post your word count in your discussion and your reply. Minimum word counts usually gets you minimum grades. So if you want to earn all of your points, please write significantly more than the minimum.

You need to use one additional outside source besides your textbook to discuss the question. The source must be cited APA style at the end of the discussion. The outside source cannot be a dictionary or encyclopedia like source (ie wikipedia, etc.).

Chapter 5 Discussion Pharmaceutical Diversion

One major activity discussed in Chapter 5 of Drugs in Society: Causes, Concepts, and Control(7th ed.) is pharmaceutical diversion, which involves legally manufactured prescription drugs being redirected for illegal use. This can happen through fraud, scams, corrupt medical professionals, or theft. One major issue surrounding pharmaceutical diversion is the abuse of opioid pain medications like Percocet (oxycodone). According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(SAMHSA, 2023), millions of Americans misuse prescription pain relievers each year, and opioid misuse continues to contribute to overdose deaths and addiction nationwide.

Living in Miami, I have personally seen how Percocet abuse affects people. I have seen individuals who started using Percocet after a legitimate injury but became dependent on it. Over time, their behavior changedthey seemed constantly tired, irritable, and focused only on getting more pills. I have also heard of people buying Percocet illegally from others who had prescriptions or who obtained pills through scams. This connects directly to the books discussion of scammers and people who manipulate doctors or pharmacists to obtain drugs for resale. In Miami-Dade County, there have even been cases of insurance fraud schemes involving OxyContin, showing how organized pharmaceutical diversion can become.

Another serious issue is the impact on families and newborns. The textbook explains the rise in neonatal withdrawal syndrome, especially in states like Florida. Babies born exposed to opioids suffer painful withdrawal symptoms and require expensive medical care. This not only affects innocent children but also increases public healthcare costs. Pharmaceutical diversion therefore harms individuals, families, and the healthcare system as a whole.

To deal with this issue in the future, I believe stronger prescription monitoring programs are essential. Floridas Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) helps track controlled substance prescriptions and identify suspicious patterns. In addition, doctors should receive more training on responsible opioid prescribing, and there should be greater access to addiction treatment programs instead of only punishment. Public education campaigns in communities like Miami could also help young people understand that prescription drugs are not safer just because they are legal.

Pharmaceutical diversion is a preventable problem if enforcement, education, and treatment work together.

Word Count: 382

This discussion is for female crime delinquency! Make sure to add an actual video that correlates with the information

4 Discussion

What barriers exist for women in their attempts to leave a battering relationship? Please describe 2 different examples that you know about personally or through the media. And explain how we could help a woman in similar situation in the future.

Also, you must find a video online that illustrates your ideas and include a link to that video. Please explain why you chose that video to share with the class.

Remember that your post must be at least 300 words and you are required to respond to a classmate with at least a 150-word response. You must put your word count BOTH at the end of your discussion and at the end of your reply.

You need to use one additional outside source besides your textbook to discuss the question. The source must be cited in APA style at the end of the discussion. The outside source cannot be a dictionary-like source (ie Wikipedia, etc.). Here is a

for APA style to assist in making your references correct. Your source needs to be included at the end of your original discussion.

Discussion: Barriers Women Face When Leaving Abusive Relationships

Leaving an abusive relationship is not as simple as people think. From the outside, it might seem like someone can just walk away, but there are emotional, financial, cultural, and safety barriers that make it extremely difficult. Research shows that many women, especially women of color, are less likely to seek formal help because of stigma, fear, or pressure to keep family problems private (Postmus, 2015). Abuse is not just physical it includes emotional manipulation, isolation, and financial control.

One example comes from my aunt back in my hometown in Venezuela. She was married to a man who was always drunk and acted like a selfish player. When he drank, he became aggressive and unpredictable. He would insult her, break things in the house, and sometimes shove her during arguments. The hardest part was that after every incident, he would cry, apologize, and promise to change. In our culture, divorce is often seen as shameful, and many relatives told her to stay and work things out. She depended on him financially, and there were very limited shelters or legal protections available. She was embarrassed to tell people what was happening. It took years before she finally left, and she only did because close family members stepped in to support her.

Another example is something I experienced through a friend. She was dating someone who never hit her, but he controlled everything her phone, who she talked to, even what she wore. He constantly threatened to harm himself if she left. I remember her telling me she felt trapped and emotionally exhausted. Even though she knew the relationship was unhealthy, she was scared of what he might do. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, emotional and financial control are common tactics abusers use to maintain power. That control can make leaving feel terrifying.

A video that explains this really well is the TED-Ed video Why Domestic Violence Victims Dont Leave:

I chose this video because it clearly explains how fear, manipulation, and emotional attachment keep victims stuck. It helps people understand that leaving is often the most dangerous time.

To help women in similar situations, we need culturally sensitive services, better access to shelters, financial assistance, and education that reduces shame. Most importantly, women need safe spaces to disclose abuse without judgment.

Word Count: 372

Reference

Postmus, J. L. (2015). Women from different ethnic groups and their experiences with victimization and seeking help. Violence Against Women, 21(3), 376393. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077801214564079

You will choose a topic from the course material and create a 12-15 slide PowerPoint presentation about your chosen topic.

1. Title slide
2. Important – Record Voice Narration. Voice overlay where you speak about the topic clearly in each slide (video is not required).
3. Create your slides with text, images, charts, etc.
4. Arrange your content logically intro, body, and conclusion.
5. Reference slide. You must include at least 3 scholarly references.

I am going to use the topic school violence and victimization. Its chapter 6 in the book understanding violence & victimization by Robert j. Meadows 7th edition

Chapter 3 of Snipes: Vold’s Theoretical Criminology discusses the prominence and role of Cesare Bonesana, marchese de Beccaria (Beccaria). Discuss specific elements of our current American criminal justice system that are based on or hold-overs from Beccaria’s work. Please review the Discussion Assignment Instructions prior to posting. You may also click the three dots in the upper corner to Show Rubric. Post-First: This course utilizes the Post-First feature in all Discussions. This means you will only be able to read and interact with your classmates threads after you have submitted your thread in response to the provided prompt. The student will complete 2 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 600 words. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 3 scholarly citations in APA format, in addition to at least 1 Holy Bible reference. The student must then post 2 replies of at least 300 words. Each reply must incorporate at least 1 scholarly citation in APA format in addition to at least 1 Holy Bible reference. Acceptable sources include the Snipes: Vold’s Theoretical Criminology, peer-reviewed articles, and the Bible. Note: Responding to a classmate’s post requires both the addition of new ideas and analysis. A particular point made by the classmate must be addressed and built upon by your analysis in order to move the conversation forward. Thus, the response post is a rigorous assignment that requires you to build upon initial posts to develop deeper and more thorough discussion of the ideas introduced in the initial posts. As such, reply posts that merely affirm, restate, or unprofessionally quarrel with the previous posts) and fail to make a valuable, substantive contribution to the discussion will receive appropriate point deductions. Post-First: This course utilizes the Post-First feature in all Discussions. This means you will only be able to read and interact with your classmates’ threads after you have submitted your thread in response to the provided prompt.

The working draft assignment will require you to

• write clear prose about the criminal legal process;
• effectively integrate precedent cases into prose and cite these cases appropriately.
• articulate key concepts and trends in the current law pertaining to Brady violations of Due Process in the context of post-conviction relief and law enforcement use of confidential informants in California.

Guidelines:

• You will write a working draft objectively assessing whether the Superior Court of Orange County would hold that the OCSD and OCDA deprived Daniel Wozniak of his Due Process rights through their use of a custodial informant.
• While our client is Daniel Wozniak, your prediction of what the Superior Court will do should be objective, which means, “expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations.”
• You will use all of the all 6 precedent cases to determine the applicable rule.
• You will compare all of the precedent cases to the facts of Daniel Wozniak’s case when applying the rule.
• The working draft should be comprised of paragraphs. An outline is insufficient to test whether you understand the relationships among precedent cases and how those cases apply to Daniel Wozniak’s case.
• The working draft should be organized following the paradigm for writing a single-issue discussion:

Rule Explanation:

• State the issue
• State the applicable rule of law
• Explain where the rule comes from and what it means

________________________

Rule Application:

• Explain how the rule applies to your clients facts
• State your conclusion

Deliverables:

The working draft must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document and follow the format of the sample working draft parts on pages 86-88 and 100-102.

Additional Assistance:

See Chapters 7-10 in the Legal Writing textbook for more on working drafts.

See pages 86-88 for a sample Rule Explanation section (the first half of a working draft).

See pages 100-102 for a sample Rule Application section (the last half of a working draft).