The media and society play an important role in the shaping of criminal justice programs and policies. Some scholars argue that citizens’ opinion of criminal justice policy is based on their fear or anger toward criminal offenders or by their lack of concern for offender rights, while others maintain that citizens’ desire meaningful reform (Rowan, […]
After reviewing the instructional materials for Chapter 5 on “Victims of the Criminal Justice System” and Chapter 6 on “Criminal Justice Policy”, post your initial QCC.
After reviewing the instructional materials for Chapter 5 on “Victims of the Criminal Justice System” and Chapter 6 on “Criminal Justice Policy”, post your initial QCC. Each QCC should be at least 300 words and include three parts: Question, Comment, and Connection. A Question prompted by the instructional materials; this might be a discussion question […]
What value do crime rates have in criminal justice policy development?
Develop at least one plausible solution to the problem. In your solution, make sure that you discuss the potential costs and benefits, as well as the resources needed to implement your plan. Should private corporations be allowed to run our prisons? Are the mergers of City/County criminal justice entities (i.e. law enforcement, crime labs, etc.) […]