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Course Materials
CJ Collective & Jones, L. C. (2009). Investigating difference: Human and cultural relations in criminal justice (2nd …show more content…
C., Crews, G. A., & Burton, C. E. (2008). In the margins: Special populations and American justice. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
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Week One: Race, Ethnicity, Social Structure, and Crime
Victims and Offenders Details Due Points
Objectives 1.1 Define race, ethnicity, disparities, and discrimination.
1.2 Examine racial and ethnic categories in the statistical data reported by criminal justice agencies in the United States.
1.3 Understand explanations for disparity and causes of discrimination.
1.4 Analyze the relationship between race, ethnicity, social structure, and crime.
1.5 Compare victimization and offender rates for racial and ethic minorities to the rates for Whites.
1.6 Examine the role of ethnic youth gangs and the occurrence of hate crimes in the United States.
1.7 Examine the relationship between the police and racial and ethnic minority youth.
Readings Read Ch. 1 & 2 of Multiculturalism in the Criminal Justice System.
Read Ch. 3, 5 & 14 of Investigating Difference.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation and Discussion Questions. Please be prepared to participate and discuss the following …show more content…
• Racial profiling by police
• Influence of police leadership on racial disparity and discrimination
• Effect of police brutality on ethnic minority victims, family, and community
• Response of government officials to racial and ethnic issues
Consider using the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center, which is located under the Article Databases—Specialized section in the University Library, as a source for your articles. Use the Quick Search function to locate articles on your topic.
Review 3 to 5 articles pertaining to your topic.
Begin to work on your Panel Discussion Presentation, due in Week Two.
Individual
Disparity and Discrimination Essay Write a 700- to 1,050-word essay in which you compare and contrast the terms disparity and discrimination as they relate to the criminal justice system.
Support your discussion with examples from law enforcement practices, court procedures, corrections populations, or all three.
Format your essay consistent with APA guidelines. You should have at least three references. 12/22/11