Female Correctional Officers Jordan Beth Stevenson Introduction to Corrections October 25‚ 2012 Saeler Abstract This research paper consists of brief history of how female correctional officers came to be in the system and the court cases that hindered and helped their process. It also consists of the stereotypes and struggles the officers are faced with in this line of work; such as weaknesses and home life association. Sexual harassment and discrimination is a problematic topic
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The juvenile justice system was founded on the concept of rehabilitation through individualized justice Early in U.S. history‚ children who broke the law were treated the same as adult criminals Throughout the late 18th century‚ "infants" below the age of reason (traditionally age 7) were presumed to be incapable of criminal intent and were‚ therefore‚ exempt from prosecution and punishment. Children as young as 7‚ however‚ could stand trial in criminal court for offenses committed and‚ if found
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suffering‚ and death is inherent to the profession of law enforcement officer. There are other sources of stress as well. Officers who deal with offenders on a daily basis may view some sentences as too lenient; they may perceive the public’s opinion of police performance to be unfavorable; they often are required to work mandatory‚ rotating shifts; and they may not have enough time to spend with their families. Police officers also face unusual‚ often highly disturbing‚ situations‚ such as dealing
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Case Study: Officer Robert Barton Paper Course/Number: CJA 474 Date: October 23‚ 2013 Instructor Name: Roy Villarreal Case Study: Officer Robert Barton Paper Officer Barton joined a big city police department six years ago. Officer Barton was a high school graduate and he was fluent on three languages such as French‚ Spanish and English. Officer Barton had difficulty adjusting to the police department at beginning after graduating from the academy due to the apparent bonds of loyalty and
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Requirements for a Police Officer: First of all you should find out how to be a police officer and what the requirements are from the police force in the area you wish to join. Most law enforcement agencies require applicants to have an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree. Business‚ math‚ accounting‚ IT‚ science and behavioral science courses are important for those who plan on pursuing a career in the police force. It is also an advantage to be fluent in at least one foreign language. Many colleges
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Does only the juvenile drinking or drugging up suffer‚ or do others get involved? The answer is‚ not only do the users suffer‚ but so do their family‚ friends‚ and the community. However‚ due to the rise of juvenile’s becoming involved in substance abuse‚ the juvenile justice system has resulted in an increased burden. Over the past fifteen years‚ the fad of drug use among kids has steadily been increasing. Persistent substance abuse among youth is often accompanied by an array of problems‚ including
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ARTICLE XI: ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS Section 1: PUBLIC OFFICE AS A PUBLIC TRUST Public officers and employees must at all times be accountable to the people‚ serve them with utmost responsibility‚ integrity‚ loyalty and efficiency‚ act with patriotism and justice and lead modest lives. Section 2: IMPEACHMENT/REMOVAL FROM OFFICE Impeachment: (as means of removal from office) 1. Who may be impeached: - President - VP - SC Justices - Constitutional Commission members - Ombudsman
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The Under-appreciated career of a Correctional Officer A career as is way to show the amount of raw talent people hold within themselves. The reason why people succeed in their career is because they enjoy their work. It can determine where a people live‚ the friends they make‚ and the amount of money a people earns. A career can also determine how a person feels about himself and how others act towards them. A career can vary greatly in the type of work involved and how it influences a person’s
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1. The number of law enforcement officers killed each year has actually declined since 1973. Discuss some of the reasons for this progress and also the leading causes of injury and death to officers. In June 1971‚ executives from the law enforcement conference‚ “Prevention of Police Killings‚” called for an increase in the FBI’s involvement in preventing and investigating officers’ deaths. In response to this directive‚ the UCR Program expanded its collection of data to include more details about
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To become a police officer you have to go through a lot. You have you meet all requirements such as: basic training‚ what you have to do to become an officer‚ and what your salary consist of.If you really want to do it you could really try your hardest. Being a policemen is not for everyone though. To meet all requirements you must do you best and don’t give up. Act like being a policemen is something you want to be. First you have to go through basic training. You can’t just expect to get a badge
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