Directions:
Goal: Write a “book chapter” on one racial/ethnic subgroups experience with the criminal justice system as it relates to the tactical topics we have discussed throughout the semester using empirical research and credible sources.
Tactical topics to be covered:
1. Extent of Crime and Victimization
2. Policing
3. Courts
4. Sentencing
5. Death Penalty
6. Corrections
7. Juvenile Justice
You will essentially conduct a research project on one racial/ethnic subgroup’s interaction with the criminal-legal system that will culminate in a comprehensive review that resembles a book chapter. I encourage you to design the final product as such taking inspiration from templates online.
The expectation would be that each of these categories yields at least a one and a half to two page summary based on research from credible sources (please reach out to me if you’re unsure if a source is credible) that covers what we know about the subgroup you’ve chosen. This assignment should be approximately 12 pages at minimum. Times New Roman. 12-point font. Double spaced. All references should be cited in-text and in a “References” section at the end of your chapter in APA format (not included in the page count). Alphabetical order. Make sure to include an introduction section that tees up the racial/ethnic group you are covering and a conclusion section that synthesizes everything discussed.
