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First, summarize the definition of a gang used by the U.S. Department of Justice, and then invent a fictional character and explain at least 3 specific elements, known or unknown to him or her, that influenced his or her decision to join a gang. Consider their parental influences, community, home environment, school performance, and so on. Once these elements have been explained, address at least 1 myth related to gang activity.

Sentencing DecisionsPreparationRead Week 6 Assignment: Sentencing Decisions [PDF], a fictitious case scenario, for insight into how forensic psychology affects the courts.Put yourself in the shoes of a criminal justice intern shadowing the forensic psychologist in a local court. The psychologist has asked you to do some research for a workshop she’s hosting about psychological aspects related to the court process to help the community understand the role of a forensic psychologist and what they can bring to the criminal justice system.Refer to Chapters 2, 9, and 10 in your textbook and the B.S. in Criminal Justice Library Guide for resources for completing this assignment.InstructionsUse the case scenario and other resources to write a 3 page report addressing the following questions:What did the psychologist do to determine if Mr. Bell was competent to stand trial?What role did the psychologist play in the determining whether Mr. Bell was mentally ill or developmentally delayed in his court hearing?What assessment tools did the psychologist use to determine Mr. Bell’s diagnosis? (Various assessment tools are covered in Chapter 10 in your textbook).What additional assessment did the forensic psychologist use to determine what facility Mr. Bell should be placed in?Use three academic resources to support your responses. Your textbook can be included as a resource. Consult Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library and B.S. in Criminal Justice Library Guide for the other two sources.This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:Examine the psychological understanding and response to offending behavior, encompassing the courts.

1. What is the role of federalism in framing youth issues?2. What are the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative’s five objectives for reform in the juvenile justice system?3. How can fragmentation and tunneling be overcome?4. What is important to consider when using a data-driven approach to decision making?

Week 6: Preventative Responses to Criminal OrganizationsImagine that you are a member of an organized crime group in a major U.S. city. You are facing resistance from law enforcement in the city, so you decide to establish a new operation in a surrounding suburb. You figure you may not experience the same level of scrutiny there. What might prevent you from infiltrating that community, beginning to recruit members, and “setting up shop”?Combating criminal organizations is not just a reactive endeavor; it is also a proactive one. In other words, the goal is not only to fight existing crime groups but to deter new ones from taking hold. Criminal justice professionals must work together with community members and other individuals such as social workers to address root causes—racial and socioeconomic disparities, issues in adolescent psychological and social development, and more.This week, you turn your attention to preventative strategies that can be employed to protect communities against gangs and criminal organizations.Discussion: Preventing the Development and Growth of Criminal OrganizationsCriminal organizations destroy lives and wreak havoc on communities. They are also increasingly difficult to combat, particularly when they extend beyond neighborhoods to regional, national, international, and transnational territories. Therefore, strong efforts to prevent the development and growth of these organizations is crucial. The most effective preventative strategies address psychological and/or sociological root causes of criminal organizations and include the cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, neighborhoods, and even businesses. Some community-based strategies are designed to quell the development of gangs and organized crime groups from the inside out by preventing adolescents from joining these criminal groups. Others seek to open lines of communication between community members and law enforcement so that community members feel comfortable providing information to the police.In this Discussion, you consider strategies to prevent the creation, development, and growth of criminal organizations in your community.By Day 3Post a letter to the editor of your local newspaper that addresses the following:MY LOCAL NEWSPAPER IS THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT AND MY COMMUNITY IS NORFOLK, VIRGINIA.· Explain what law enforcement is or should be doing to prevent new criminal organizations from entering your community.· Recommend an effective strategy to prevent the development and growth of criminal organizations in your community.· If your community has not been exposed to criminal organizations, explain what you would do to prevent them from taking root.

PreparationRead Week 6 Assignment: Sentencing Decisions [PDF], a fictitious case scenario, for insight into how forensic psychology affects the courts.Put yourself in the shoes of a criminal justice intern shadowing the forensic psychologist in a local court. The psychologist has asked you to do some research for a workshop she’s hosting about psychological aspects related to the court process to help the community understand the role of a forensic psychologist and what they can bring to the criminal justice system.Refer to Chapters 2, 9, and 10 in your textbook and the B.S. in Criminal Justice Library Guide for resources for completing this assignment.InstructionsUse the case scenario and other resources to write a 3 page report addressing the following questions:What did the psychologist do to determine if Mr. Bell was competent to stand trial?What role did the psychologist play in the determining whether Mr. Bell was mentally ill or developmentally delayed in his court hearing?What assessment tools did the psychologist use to determine Mr. Bell’s diagnosis? (Various assessment tools are covered in Chapter 10 in your textbook).What additional assessment did the forensic psychologist use to determine what facility Mr. Bell should be placed in?Use three academic resources to support your responses. Your textbook can be included as a resource. Consult Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library and B.S. in Criminal Justice Library Guide for the other two sources.This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:Examine the psychological understanding and response to offending behavior, encompassing the courts.

In 1000 to 1500 words, Discuss the 3 phase of “Selecting and Implementing HRIS” and its impact in to the company.Reminders:Required:• Font style : Ariel• Font size: 11• Margin: 1X1• Make a cover page: Indicate the name of school name of the course, student name , student # , name of the teacher Use Microsoft word.• Use APA format.

Lobbying and AdvocacyBased on what you have read this week describe the difference between lobbying and advocacy. Discuss an issue that you strongly believe should be advocated for in your field or by your discipline or community.What data or evidence would you provide to your Congressperson, Senator or Community representative if you were going to lobby or advocate on behalf of that issue?Analyze the role a human service provider plays in influencing policy decisions on a Federal, State and/or local level.

This case study assignment explores euthanasia. Using the CSU Online Library and additional scholarly resources, research euthanasia in your state, and address the items below.· What is euthanasia?· Identify and describe laws regarding euthanasia in your state.· Explain a recent case about euthanasia and its outcome.· Based upon what you have read, give your opinion on euthanasia, and support your argument.Your case study will be at least three pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages. It should present an insightful and thorough analysis with strong arguments and evidence.You are required to use at least two outside resources, one of which must be from the CSU Online Library. All resources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Your case study, including all references, will be formatted in APA style.

Two officers were patrolling a high-crime area of a town known for its high incidence of drug dealing. They noticed a man standing by a car speaking to the driver and passenger. He handed them an object and walked away.According to the officers, when the driver and his passenger spotted the police, they got out of the car quickly and began walking away while glancing back at the officers nervously. The officers stopped the two men and asked them a few questions. During questioning, the officers detected what they believed was the smell of marijuana on the men.The officers then performed a pat-down search and one of them noticed a bulge in the pocket of the driver’s jacket. The bulge felt like a bag of pills, so the officer reached into the man’s jacket and pulled out what was actually a bag of marijuana. The officers arrested the driver and searched the car. They found more marijuana under both seats of the car. They then arrested the passenger.Was the stop of the two men by the officers legal with reference to the case of Illinois v. Gates (1983)? Why?Was the search of the two men legal with reference to the case Minnesota v. Dickerson (1993)? Why?Was the seizure of the marijuana from the driver a violation of the protection guaranteed under the Fourth Amendment? Why?Was the officers’ search of the car legal? Why?Was the arrest of the passenger legal? Why?

A crime scene investigator has located a witness at a crime scene, but he/she is uncooperative. The investigator strongly believes that this witness is fearful of something and is uncooperative.Describe the handling of witnesses and evidence.What would you as the investigator do to elicit the cooperation of this witness and collect evidence for the case?Be sure to reference all sources using APA style. For more information on APA, please visit the APASTYLE Lab.5-6 Pages