The criminal justice system in America is what helps to keep the population safe from harm‚ but it seems to be driven by racial biases. With over 2.2 billion people behind bars‚ mass incarceration is an issues facing the correctional system in America (Smith‚ 2015). These individuals have been sentenced to non-violent drug crimes and are mostly people of color. It is estimated that the likelihood of a black felon being sentenced to prison is 26 percent higher than that white individual found guilty
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Work Ethics Project Essay Introduction to Criminal Justice 1010 By: T.J. Manske 20161104 I have decided to write my ethics paper on how police departments define the work ethics that we will go over in this project. Every day in today’s world we hear about a police officer that has done something wrong while serving for a department for example excessive use of force‚ thief‚ and abuse of authority are just a few of unethical traits on the one’s that the public have entrusted with their safety
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Careers in Criminal Justice Donald Pecher CRJ201: Introduction to Criminal Justice Instructor: Jodi Levit 5-31-2011 There are many different careers in criminal justice; three interesting careers are police officers‚ game warden‚ and prison guards. When you look at these three careers they are a lot alike and there are some differences in their duties. Police officers are there to serve and protect are communities; make arrest and make frequent traffic stops. Conservation officers are
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offenses was accompanied by profound racial disparities. Blacks were incarcerated at a grossly disproportionate rate to white Americans and blacks received much harsher and longer sentences‚ 14.5% longer‚ creating racial disparity within the criminal justice system (Alexander‚ 2010; Austin‚ et al.; Georges-Abeyie‚ 2006; González & Chang‚ 2011; Lynch & William‚ 1997; Mauer‚ 2007; Mauer & King‚ 2007; Spohn‚ 2000 (Alexander‚ 2010‚ Associated Press‚ 2007‚ Mauer M. 2009; Mauer M.‚ 2008; Spohn‚ 2000)
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Inequality of the Justice System In the world today‚ there is evidence of inequality in the criminal justice systems. Many African Americans and those of Hispanic descent are the most convicted criminals in the states. According to the U.S Justice Department in 2003 about 10.4% of all African American men between ages 25 to 29 were incarcerated‚ as compared to 2.4% of Hispanic men and 1.2% of Non-Hispanic men. What are the driving factors towards the male Africans involvement in the many criminal activities
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The Goals of Sentencing in the Criminal Justice System By: Brian Ouellette Criminal Justice CCJ 1020 Mr. Leonardo Cadogan Abstract In the United States there is no standard when it comes to punishment and sentencing. This area of the criminal justice system is in a constant state of change. Sentencing practices and goals are always being closely examined. From "getting tough on crime" to more rehabilitative approaches‚ the views and goals of sentencing are always being
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Ms. Brooks 03/10/2012 UNIT 5 Essays Differentiate between fraud and abuse. Define fraud and abuse‚ identify at least three elements of each‚ and contrast the differences between them. Cite illustrative examples of the differences. Fraud is any and all means a person uses to gain an unfair advantage over another person. In most cases‚ to be considered fraudulent‚ an act must involve: – A false statement (oral or in writing) – About a material fact
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Criminal Justice Trends Evaluation CJA/394 Deborah Blanch November 26‚ 2013 Abstract This paper will evaluate the past‚ future‚ and present trends in the interface between components of the criminal justice system and criminal justice connections with surrounding society. In this paper I will also evaluate‚ identify‚ and access the following in my paper: Recent and future trends and contemporary issues affecting
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Unit 7: Criminal Justice: The Right Job for You I am going to be talking about 3 key social issues contributing to the need for criminal justice practitioners and providing examples for each issue. I will also be explaining the role of the criminal justice professional in serving individual and societal needs. Lastly I will explain how key social issues impact the role of the criminal justice professional and provide 2-3 examples to support my position. One key social issue contributing to
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Mica Massey Colorado Technical University Online Professor: Ivan Kaminsky Introduction to Criminal Justice June 11‚ 2013 Phase 3 Discussion Board Assignment Criminal Justice Process Juveniles are not extended the right to a jury of their peers. What is the most significant reason why this right is not extended to juveniles? Please explain in detail why you chose that particular reason. I do not think that there is only one significant reason as to why juveniles are not extended the
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