...communication issue or problem in your organization. Write a reflective think piece describing the issue or problem and suggesting possible solutions. Here are some questions that might help you structure your thinking: Why is this issue important? What are the key issues that are involved? What are some possible solutions to the problem? Why did you choose the alternative you feel best solves the problem? YOUR NAME SHOULD APPEAR ON THE COVER PAGE ONLY AND SHOULD NOT APPEAR ON ANY OTHER PAGE. BACK GROUND ABOUT MY JOB I work for Los Angeles Probation Department, the problem we’re having at his time is not getting the support of the other agencies to improved statistic gathering processing. The information systems advisory body needs to collaborate with each other to develop this system. This system needs to have access to management analysis tool to evaluate the efficacy of Los Angeles County criminal justice services. It will compile and aggregate criminal justice related records from law enforcement, the court, prosecution, probation, defense, public health, mental health, and social service to generate anonymized sets of statistical reports that met the needs of policy makers and impacted agencies. The initial focus of this system will be to generate statistical reports related to realignment. Future phases of the can leverage the interfaces developed between systems and generate statistical reports on other criminal justice programs and issues. Funding for the development of...
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...LAWS1021 – CRIME – Week 3 Class 1 1. introduction 2. Ubiquity of discretion 3. Regulating discretion 4. Prosecutorial discretion 5. The Chaser case 6. Two tiers of justice 7. Magistrates and Local Courts 8. Supreme and District Courts 9. High Court appeals 10. Crown appeals ------------------------------------------------- From Last Class * Jurisdiction * Notion of how it is risen and how it is imposed * In 1788, assumed, put upon Australia from the act of colinisation * Sovereignty * From british states, then Australia as a commonwealth * Citizenship * General entitlement to rights protection etc. * Sovereign domain * Different for indigenous people, given no acknowledge of land ownership and traditional rights and customs as well as traditional rules * Agency * Autonomy as a group/individual * The capacity whether individually or collectively to exercise authority to determine * Previously denied * Criminalisation of traditional * Welfare * protection ------------------------------------------------- OOXX case * grew up during a time during hard economic circumstances with weak communal support due to governmental policies. * Lost a sense of identity when doing institution until he's about 19. He was separated from his family by the Australian welfare system. forced removal * Post-war...
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...Reflective Paper 1 3 Natural law, a concept that has run through human affairs for more than 20 centuries, focuses on perhaps the earliest understanding of crime. It refers to a body of principles and rules imposed upon individuals by some power higher than man-made law and therefore considered to be uniquely fitting for and binding (Inciardi. Criminal Justice. 2010) and of course we know that the earliest understanding of crime generates from whatever our higher power is and for Christians that is God and the Bible. Natural laws could and in certain cases play a major part as a determinant of what is just or moral regarding man-made laws. Some natural laws are simply created and inspired by God as standards for Christians to live by. Take for instance the Ten Commandments. There are some commandments that even man-mad laws mimic, such as thou shall not kill, steal or bear false witness against your neighbor. If you commit murder or steal there are consequences. If you file a false police report or are untruthful when testifying in court there are consequences. There are some other commandments that may not have anything at all to do with natural law, however. Such as not having any other god before God and not having idols. These commandments are considered illegal or a man-made law, but they are wrong in the eyes of God. There are some man-made laws that we do not necessarily see listed in the Bible or as a natural law. Take for example, speeding. It is indeed a man-made...
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...BECOMING A JUSTICE JUDGE BY ROB BRIGHTON CRIMINAL JUSTICE 1010 DECEMBER 2, 2011 ! I have been working in the Criminal Justice field for over four years as a Police Officer. I have experienced many things and am always looking to better myself in education and training. I hope to build on the background that I have now and pursue a Bachelors degree and eventually a Law degree so that I can become a Justice of the Peace or Judge. This paper is about an interview with a local magistrate, Judge Keith L. Stoney of Utahʼs 3rd District for Salt Lake County Judicial, West Valley City and Saratoga Springs Justice Courts. The time, the education, the benefits and the sometimes lengthy process of what it takes to sit on the “Bench” are all covered in the following paragraphs. JOB TITLE ! The official title of the position that Judge Stoney holds is as follows: Honorable Judge Keith L. Stoney Utahʼs 3rd District for Salt Lake County Judicial, West Valley City Justice Judge. Judge Stoney also works as Saratoga Springs Justice Judge. To break this down let me try to explain in brief how Utahʼs court system is organized. At the top you have Utahʼs two appellate courts, the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. Next are the trial courts which include District, Justice and Juvenile Courts. There are also two administrative bodies, the Judicial of Council and the Administrative Office of the Court. Basically the policy making body of the courts. The state of Utah is divided into 8 judicial...
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...First Year LLM Degree Program Syllabus Semester I Paper - I Legal Theory - I Paper - II Constitutional Law - I Paper - III Research Methodology Semester II Paper - I Legal Theory - II Paper - II Constitutional Law - II Paper - III Law and Social Change ~YllabUS for tbe LL.M. Programme Note: The topic title of the syllabus is merely indicative. In order to keep up with the recent developments in law and the development of various concepts and ideologies, the subject faculty will supply detailed syllabus during the course of the scheme. The subject faculty will also supply the seminar topics for each student for each semester separately. The student should ensure that they are allotted the seminar topics in each of the subjects at the beginning of the semester itself. LEGAL THEORY I 1. Nature of jurisprudence 2. Meaning of Law 3. Natural Law theories 4. Classical Positivism 5. Pure Theory of Law 6. Analytical School of Law 7. Sociological School of Law 8. American Realism 9. Scandinavian Realism 10. Historical and Anthropological Jurisprudence 11. Marxist Theories of Law and State 12. Feminist Jurisprudence 13. Postmodernist Jurisprudence 12 SUGGESTED READINGS 1. Lloyd's introduction to jurisprudence 2. Jurisprudence by Dias 3. Jurisprudence by Mahajan 4. Jurisprudence by Bodenheimer 5. Jurisprudence by Wayne Morrison 6. Concept of Law H.L.A. Hart 7. Social Dimension of law by Julius Stone 8. Law in the Changing Society by Friedman 9. Law...
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...Case Study-Criminology Name Institution Date Introduction There are procedures that aid criminal investigators in their investigation. The procedures allow the investigators to solve the crime efficiently as well as deterring future crimes. Present day crimes just as human nature are complex. The extent of sophistication of how crimes remains committed and the challenges associated with criminal laws have placed a significant burden, on people choosing a career in criminal investigation and prosecution of criminals, within the system of criminal justice. Most concerns while conducting a criminal investigation has always been on the legality of when and how to conduct the exercise. Physical evidence collection, witness interviewing and assorted surveillance used in the investigation, all fall under a keenly watched category in the investigative process, not all investigations ends correctly; however, the ultimate goal of an investigative process depends on the process undertaken. For this reason, investigative process should follow a predefined pattern. This calls for frequent simulation exercise undertaken by investigators to keep them in check with the predefined patterns of investigation. This paper seeks to give responses to some of the questions posed in a simulation exercise aimed at standardizing a criminal investigation involving multiple explosions traversing two states. Investigative task force Assuming that legal authority was not an issue, should this investigation...
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...DOMESTIC CHANGING HEORY CHANGING PRACTICE 1. Introduction Throughout our world, violence confronts us daily. We hear about it on the news. We read about it in newspapers and on the Internet. We experience it subtly and overtly in all cultures and across nations in incidents ranging from ethnic slurs to hate crimes to violence carried out in the name of ideology. Such incidents of violence tend to be easily seen as they fall within the public domain. Less visible, however, but often more devastating, is the domestic violence that occurs within the family and often against women. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) (2001) notes in a summary of research done on four continents that as many as 20 to 50 percent of all women in the studies reported experiencing partner violence. But what are the links among domestic violence, health care profession, nurses, and ethics? In moral philosophy, there is a long tradition of debate on whether true moral dilemmas can exist, some arguing that it will always be possible to decide which obligation should prevail. On this concept regardless of the abstract possibility of an ideal resolution and the pragmatic reality that decisions are made and people have to live with them. An ethical dilemma presents a choice that must be made between two mutually exclusive courses of action, each of which is perceived to rest on a moral obligation that carries significant weight for the actor confronting the dilemma. According to Draucker...
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...crime-fighting technique that can be used to both deter crime and catch criminals red-handed. Combining computer technology together with area- specific crime data, reports are generated forecasting precisely when and where crimes are most likely to occur. Police departments maintain records, data, and or databases which log huge volumes of information on crimes, criminals, suspects, and much more. Inputting that information into a sophisticated computer program designed to predict crime, to within a 500 by 500 foot location, is proving to have some merit. With technological advances, police no longer radio headquarters to retrieve basic information like license plates. In fact, the majority of police possess internet-connected computers in their cruisers, allowing them access to vast amounts of data. Within an organizational context, when police easily communicate and share knowledge across boundaries, and the entire country, the overall efficiency of crime-fighting and crime- solving greatly improves. Take for example an Amber Alert, the name of a missing persons report when a child vanishes. Once an alert is executed, police forces very quickly mobilize and cast a very wide net using all available resources to locate that child. This paper discusses the uses of technology, in particular predictive policing, to advance the efforts of police to deter and apprehend criminals. Predictive Policing Empathize for a minute with the criminally-minded...
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...Reflective Paper Ethical Treatment of Prisoners Johni K. Anglin SOC 120 Cornell Horn January 28, 2013 Ethical Treatment of Prisoners Societies Forgotten One may ask."What represents ethical treatment of prisoners?" What's more, does it make a difference as to what the prisoners crime is as to what kind of treatment would be considered ethical? For example, should a terrorist be treated differently than a thief? Additionally, who is to decide what kind of treatment of prisoners, regardless of crime, is ethical and what is not? What standard determines ethical versus unethical? Who really concerns themselves which such questions? Is ethical treatment of prisoners related to profitability in our country?"It is argued that Plato was right in claiming that justice is more profitable, more rational, and more intrinsically valuable than injustice (Velasquez 1996). Certainly mistreatment of the least among us is injustice. If so then the question may then become, "What is justice?" To be sure, it seems that there may well be more questions regarding the ethics surrounding treatment of prisoners than solid answers. For these reasons, it is necessary that the ethical treatment of prisoners be examined. I submit that we, as a society, are only as good as the treatment that we mete out to the lowest of our population. Do certain sectors of society like having a "prison-class" of criminals so that perhaps their transgressions against society may go unnoticed In order to successfully...
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...COURSE DESCRIPTION This course examines the treatment of legal themes in literature, music, film and other visual arts as part of a broader consideration of the relationship between the humanities and the law. Students will explore the ways that the humanities utilize different perspectives and aesthetic styles in the discussion of such legal themes as morality, justice, equality and authority. COURSE GOALS At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to: Articulate the contribution made by law and the humanities as a field of study. Articulate the ways that imaginative portrayals of law often convey concerns about the process and practice of law with greater persuasive force than factual texts. Identify recurring themes that are investigated in law and the humanities, such as the difference between legal and moral codes, the role of custom in establishing legal norms, the role of punishment, the imperfect functioning of the legal process, unfairness in the criminal justice system, bias against minorities and the poor. Understand the relevance of “artistic” and philosophic considerations of justice in the context of contemporary issues. REQUIRED RESOURCES The course readings will be available through various resources. For the course readings please search the following websites and databases which are available through a Berkeley Library LibGuide (http://berkeleycollege.libguides.com/hum360) . Please see Course...
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...Crime Against Women In India 30 January, 2013 “A society that is unable to respect, protect and nurture its women and children loses its moral moorings and runs adrift.” (The Hindu- Opinion Sept, 15 2012 ) Introduction: Centuries have come, and centuries have gone, but the plight of women is not likely to change. T ime has helplessly watched women suffering in the form of discrimination, oppression, exploitation, degradation, aggression, humiliation . In Indian society, woman occupies a vital position and venerable place. The Vedas glorified women as the mother, the creator, one who gives life and worshipped her as a ‘Devi' or Goddess. But their glorification was rather mythical for at the same time, in India women found herself totally suppressed and subjugated in a patriarchal society. Indian women through the countries remained subjugated and oppressed because society believed in clinging on to orthodox beliefs for the brunt of violence—domestic as well as public, Physical, emotional and mental . Male violence against women are worldwide phenomenon. Fear of violence is an important factor in the lives of most women. Fear of violence is the cause of lack of participation in every sphere of life. There are various forms of crime against women. Sometimes it is even before birth, some times in the adulthood and other phrases of life. In the Indian society, position of women is always perceived in relation to the man. This perception has given birth to various customs and...
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...private sphere, generally between individuals who are related through intimacy, blood, or law” (p. 12). Domestic violence can occur in all races, religious affiliations and socioeconomic backgrounds. The CDC (2008) states “1 in 4 women report domestic abuse in some form by a current or former partner” (cdc.gov). Domestic violence can occur in many different relationships such as same sex relationships, dating relationships, and marriages and don’t always involve women as the victims. The impact of domestic violence is not only felt within the family unit, the community is also affected. Domestic abuse occurs in many different forms such as physical abuse, verbal abuse, sexual abuse, and economic abuse, and stalking. For the purpose of this paper the writer will take a look at racial statistics in domestic violence, forms of domestic violence, and reflect on protection measures to assist the victims of such dehumanizing abuse. Domestic Violence Statistics Benson et. al. (2004) states “Over the past decades the avenues by which domestic violence statistics are collected by are surveys of emergency rooms, police calls and women’s shelters” (p. 326). Domestic violence affects individuals in all socioeconomic backgrounds, and education levels, and can occur in among all races, age, religions and gender. Domestic violence occurs in intimate relationships of all kinds including married and unmarried heterosexual and Homosexual...
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...Critical Literature review In no more than 2,500 words write a critical review of the literature relevant to your doctoral research, starting by briefly (no more than 200 words) outlining your research topic. Research Topic The research topic I have selected as a basis for a PhD thesis is social entrepreneurship, which can be viewed as a particular aspect in the multidisciplinary discourse of social enterprise. Social enterprise is being expressed in UK government policy literature as a progressive means to tackle social exclusion and social entrepreneurship is being articulated as a driving force for success. However there is still no meaningful consensus on a definition of social entrepreneurship and the critical individual and collective attributes of success are heavily contested in academic literature. This is simultaneously problematic in deliberating ways to encourage social enterprise and an opportunity to question critical assumptions about the role of social entrepreneurs in meeting social need. My research seeks to build on journal articles which I have previously published in this field (Lyne 2008, Ryan and Lyne 2008, Toner et al 2008). Background to social enterprise in the UK Social enterprises are commonly expressed as ‘businesses with social goals’ and the term ‘double (or triple) bottom line’ is often used when seeking to define social enterprise as trading activity which uses revenue surpluses to satisfy social and / or environmental objectives (SEC...
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...a transnational, national or among local groupings, of enterprises or organizations highly centralized and run by criminals. They are themed by engagement of illegal activity with the purpose of making money and profit. Not all organized crime systems are monetarily motivated, some of these systems purely operate with a political purpose driving their mandate or their very existence. Terrorist organizations, for example fit this caliber. These criminal organizations force people to do business with them i.e. a gang extorting small businesses for money so as to offer them ‘protection’. ‘Organized’ would be the term to describe these syndicates for these gangs, mobs and organizations are mostly disciplined with high levels of professionalism and expertise. These systems cannot be categorized with your average crime operations. (Macionis& Gerber 2010) States, militaries, police forces and even corporations sometimes use organized crime methods to conduct their business. (Tilly, 1985) According to the UNODC (n.d.). Organized crime threatens peace and human security, violates human rights and undermines economic, social, cultural, political and civil development of societies around the world. Organized crime manifests in a variety of forms, drug trafficking, firearms, human trafficking. Every year, countless individuals lose their lives at the hands of criminals involved in organized crime, being succumbed to drug-related health problems, and inflicted injuries by firearms or...
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...CHAPTER 7 DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL Deviance 171 Social Policy and Social Control: Illicit Drug Use in Canada and Worldwide 193 What Is Deviance? 171 Explaining Deviance 175 Social Control 182 Conformity and Obedience 182 Informal and Formal Social Control Law and Society 186 Crime 185 187 Types of Crime 188 Crime Statistics 190 The Issue 193 The Setting 193 Sociological Insights 193 Policy Initiatives 193 Boxes RESEARCH IN ACTION: Street Kids 183 sOCIOLOGY IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY: Singapore: A Nation of Campaigns 186 TAKING SOCIOLOGY TO WORK: Holly Johnson, Chief of Research, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Statistics Canada 192 Cigarette smoking has become stigmatized in Canada. This newspaper advertisement, sponsored by Health Canada, reverses the typical advertising strategy of equating smoking with sexiness. 169 H eidi Fleiss was in her late twenties when she was arrested for operating a call girl service. At the time, her pediatrician father had reacted flippantly, “I guess I didn’t do such a good job on Heidi after all.” Later, he would be convicted of conspiring to hide profits from his daughter’s call girl ring. Fleiss had dropped out of school when she was sixteen and established a liaison with a playboyfinancier who gave her a Rolls-Royce for her twenty-first birthday. In her early twenties, Fleiss interned in the world of prostitution by working for Madame Alex (Elizabeth Adams)...
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