Criminology

The training seminar has set up an Internet Discussion Board for the participants to discuss issues related to licit and illicit drugs. You are asked to discuss cultural differences in the consumption and banning of drugs. As an example, the supervisor mentions that he Church of Latter Day Saints has prohibitions against caffeine and smoking tobacco. You are asked to consider the following questions: What is a drug? How long have human societies been using psychoactive drugs? (Give several examples) Select either nicotine or alcohol as an example and briefly describe the drug’s effects on the brain, on behavior and on a person’s health. Under what circumstances do you think a drug should be limited or banned? For example, do you think any drug that harms health should be banned or any drug that is addictive should be banned? Explain.  Do you think that it would be a good idea for the United States to completely ban alcohol or nicotine? Explain.

identify and describe 3-4 needs of the various populations served in the criminal justice profession. in responding be sure to identify and fully discuss any multiculturalism and diversity concerns. how does the criminal justice profession address the needs of a multicultural and diverse population? do you think that members of society are aware of the pertinent duties and responsibilities associated with the criminal justice profession? explain. what are the perceptions that society has about the profession? what can be done to remove the negative stereotypes associated with the profession? provide 2-3 examples to support your position.

For this project, you have been asked by the head of your committee to examine your state prison/correctional system and make any appropriate recommendations for improvement. Describe how your state runs its prison system and programs. Identify alternatives that can be employed to improve the system. Look at other countries for alternatives on how to deal with inmates. Make your final recommendations to the committee.

how was terrorism impacted policing?

Explain the Zimbardo experiment and what it might imply for correctional professionals. Resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=760lwYmpXbc

Directions Write a paper of at least 700 words addressing the homework prompt below that skillfully interprets and analyzes the text in an insightful original manner. Your response should tightly focuses on a key textual ideas or themes. Your response should be well developed, using clear, application text examples closely linked to its interpretation. Be sure that quotations conform to APA format requirements. Assignment is due by 11:59 pm CT on Sunday of the unit. This activity is worth 40 points.  Be sure to name sources used. Refer to the rubric for grading evaluation. This Unit’s Homework REMEMBER THE MISSION STATEMENT IS THE DRIVING FORCE OF AN ORGANIZATION. Locate three mission statements in the criminal justice system and describe how they fit into the organizational structure. (You can paste the mission statements into your document then answer the questions.) Which one do you prefer? Why? How are the three different? Find a mission statement from another organization (not criminal justice or military). How are they alike and different from the law enforcement mission statements? For your personal comments and thoughts do you remember mission statement or those vows, motto and pledges you took during your life?