Review the First Nations website from the Readings and Resources and select one of the following programs provided:  Nourishing Native Foods and Health, Advancing Household and Community Asset-Building Strategies Strengthening Tribal and Community Institutions, Investing in Youth, or Achieve Native Financial Empowerment.   After choosing a program, in your initial […]

 In thinking about the various laws and policies the US government created to control and surveil Indigenous Peoples, research and discuss two (2) social issues, laws, or policies, in detail, that negatively impact Indigenous Peoples.  In your discussion, please be sure to include examples in the media to illustrate your […]

 Every prison has one or more inmates that have a working knowledge of the law. They are called Jailhouse Lawyers. They are restricted in some items that they are allowed to do. They cannot be paid, have access to some legal material and cannot represent their “client” in court. Do […]

 Certain religions have specific dietary requirements. Do you think the prisons should have to fulfill these specific requirements or have general ones that cover the dietary need of these inmates due to their religious beliefs? Support your viewpoint. 

 After reviewing the videos about Indigenous Peoples as mascots, Halloween costumes, and cultural appropriation, argue for or against the use of mascots, Halloween costumes, and other processes culturally appropriated from Indigenous Peoples. In your discussion, be sure to include elements of prejudice, discrimination, assimilation, and racism.  

   1. After reading Mapp v. Ohio (1961) [2020 Ed. of textbook, pg. 62] explain the following: o Which constitutional amendment is at issue in the case, and what right(s) does it encompass? o What did the United States Supreme Court decide in this case and why? o The Court […]

Discussion Assignment The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Provide a detailed response to the topic questions […]

Structure of the Juvenile Justice System Your task is to explain the process of the juvenile justice system and possible dispositional outcomes and to address the adult court waiver process. Earlier in the week, you reviewed the key procedures in the juvenile justice system. Click here to learn about the […]

  In a minimum of 150 words, using scholarly material and proper citations in a discussion format, define and discuss culture and ethnocentrism and their relevance in law enforcement. Your initial discussion board response must reflect at least three reference sources: your textbook and other scholarly materials (i.e., journal articles, […]

  In a minimum of 300 words, discuss the ongoing challenges of recruitment trends concerning women and minorities in law enforcement. Your assignment must reflect at least five reference sources: your textbook and other scholarly materials (i.e., journal articles, magazines, newspaper articles, webpage, dictionaries, thesauruses, or encyclopedias.), APA formatted paragraphs […]

In the case study of CARL COPPOLINO'S Florida murder trial , what legal issue was raised on appeal by the defense in Carl Coppolino's Florida murder trial?  What court ruling is most relevant to the decision to reject the appeal?  Explain your answer. Be sure to use proper paragraphing, grammar, citations and […]

  Traditional thinking views a problem in isolated parts, each part as linear having a cause and effect that is managed. Systems thinking recognizes that a complex system managed in the traditional way will result in unintended consequences and enhance complexity instead of resolving the problem. Provide an example of […]

  You are the first officer at the scene of an outdoor assault.  You find the victim bleeding but conscious, with two of the victim's friends and several onlookers standing nearby.  You call for backup and quickly glance around but see no one fleeing the scene.  Describe the steps you […]

 Students will complete a research paper on a specific topic or current issue related to criminal justice. Students can choose any topic as long as it is relevant to the field of criminal justice.  Each paper will be a minimum of 15 pages and formatted in APA style. A grading […]

  What kind of search pattern(s) would investigators be most likely to employ in each of the following situations?     Two people searching a small area with well-defined boundaries     Several people searching a large area     A single person searching a large area Respond to the post of one […]