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    Future of Criminal Justice CRJ 201 In this essay it will discuss the expected of criminal justice over the next fifty years and their current state of criminal justice. It will also discuss the ways in which criminal justice will change. It will also discuss if the changes will benefit or detrimental to society as a whole. The three changes expected in the field of criminal justice that I chose is the DNA profiling and finger print technology‚ homeland security and cybercrime. The next 50

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    Criminal justice executives are not only leaders to get their officers to work to a common goal‚ they are also managers and the one the community and city leaders look up to when problems arise (Cronkhite‚ 2013). Like their officers‚ executives must “do the right thing‚ do their best each day‚ and treat others the way they want to be treated” just as the Knoxville Police Department’s Operational Philosophy (2015) says. The hard part is ethically keeping his communities‚ officers‚ and political

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    why a criminal justice system is needed or indeed what it contributes to the functioning of a society. In the discussion that will follow‚ it will be argued that there are essentially four reasons why we do need to have a criminal justice system. First‚ it upholds the freedoms of individuals and maintenance of public order. Second‚ a criminal justice system instils fear in people and thus deterring illegal activities. Third‚ a good justice system provides rehabilitation and reform to criminals. Fourth

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    Policy Issues Shuleo Daniels CJA/314 November 5‚ 2012 Instructor: Shawna Olachea Child Exposure to Domestic Violence Child exposure to domestic violence is something that is happening way too often in the United States today. This is a personal crime that affects not only the adults involved but the children who are witnesses to it as well. The content of the video is basically showing how children are very much aware of what is happening around them and how the actions and feelings

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    A Different Perspective on the Law The United States has had an effective law enforcement system for hundreds of years‚ which has revolutionized itself starting with the implication of the Constitution to the lawless west and effectively to where it is today. The American criminal justice system has many branches and occupations‚ all of which focus on a common goal of keeping our nation as safe as possible. In the following paragraphs‚ I will discuss an interview with a San Diego Police Officer

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    Running Head: YCJA Act Policy Analysis: Youth Criminal Justice Act Issues and Perspectives in Social Welfare Abstract The Youth Criminal Justice Act is a federal legislation that deals with deviance among youth. This policy is the third legislation to come into existence that separate criminal laws and courts for youth and adults. The purpose of this policy is to protect the publicissue purposeful consequences to the offenders‚ meet the needs of the victims‚ and distinguish between youth

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    3. Discuss some of the inequalities that exist within our criminal justice system. Deviance is defined by breaking social norms‚ which includes minor offenses‚ such as not swearing in front of children‚ and more serious deviance‚ like murder. Deviance that is perceive as dangerous to social structure is labeled a “crime” and is punished by societies. Each society defines deviance differently based on what their values are. Values are culturally defined standards that people use to decide what is

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    way that I wanted to go back to my boring life as a seventh grader after learning so much about the criminal justice system at the Arizona State University field trip‚ but I had to get on the bus back home. Before the bus started its commute back home my teacher stood up to speak. “I have some great news kids! Since all of you seem very enthusiastic about learning about the criminal justice system‚ I will be starting a ‘Teen’s Court’ at school” said Miss May. I was beating my plushy mallet against

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    Black America vs. the Criminal Justice System I. Introduction A. One significant problem faced among the judicial system is the injustice involving African Americans with sentencing and racial profiling. Not only will the individual and society response be discussed but the expert’s theories and alternative solutions will be included. II. African Americans facing injustice within the judicial system. A. Sentencing for crimes committed compared to other races. 1. Marissa Alexander‚ a black mother

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    Criminal Justice and my Future Endeavors Criminal justice is a field with many different facets. There are various reasons why people choose to pursue jobs in criminal justice‚ some like the uncertainties of what the next day will hold‚ and others have the desire to help their communities out any way possible. There are many different jobs to choose from that go beyond traditional law enforcement.  There is a huge rise in criminal justice practitioners because crime and violence is rapidly rising

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