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 Improving Corrections Facilities  Go to the Department of Corrections’ website for your state, and research two of your state’s correctional facilities. Next, use the Internet and Strayer University Online Library (https://research.strayer.edu) to research the budgetary constraints that correctional officials must adhere to in order to operate correctional facilities.  Write a 4-to 5-page paper in which you:  Identify and discuss at least two diversion programs and determine whether the diversion programs are only beneficial to offenders charged with misdemeanors and non-violent felonies or whether they are also beneficial to offenders charged with felonies and violent crimes. Discuss whether or not the two correctional facilities that you researched would benefit from diversion programs. Provide a rationale for your response.  Discuss the pros and cons of privatized correctional facilities and discuss whether or not privatized correctional facilities are better alternatives for reaching the goal of preparing inmates for reentry into society. Support your position with one example from within the last three years to support your position of the better correctional facility alternative.   Correctional officials are tasked with maintaining public safety with reduced resources while maintaining effective operations. The targets of cost reductions typically include the following:  staffing, inmate medical and mental health services, and inmate/offender supervision. With this in mind, recommend a cost reduction strategy to reduce cost while maintaining public safety and effective operations (i.e. targeted reductions, business practice changes, the use of new technology, reduction in inmate population, or community supervision). Provide a rationale for your response.  Use at least four peer-reviewed sources. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.  Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:  Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. This course requires that citations and references follow the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than others Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.   The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:  Recommend improvements to selected areas of corrections.  Analyze various issues in corrections, including effective community corrections programs, probation and parole, and reentry strategies.  Analyze the operational components of prisons, jails, and alternative correctional placements.  Propose specific components of an institutional facility model based on effective management policies and procedures for a specified group of inmates.  Use technology and information resources to research issues in correctional facility policies.  Write clearly and concisely about correctional facility policies using proper writing mechanics.

 Two major disciplines or areas of substantive law are encompassed by the law of contracts and the law of torts. What do they have in common in terms of legal processes relied upon, and how do they differ as to what they address? (Ch 9). 2) While the common law governs the law of contracts generally, a specific statute addresses the sale and lease of goods. Explain and specify what statute, and what is meant by the term goods? (Ch 9). 3) Contracts that have an inherent issue that may be encountered by either or both parties are classified as either voidable, void or unenforceable. Explain what each term means as it relates to the law of contracts, and provide an example for teach term (Ch9). 4) While one of the requirements for a valid contract is that it need be entered into on a voluntary basis, both duress and undue influence may render a contract otherwise. Define both legal concepts and explain what is meant by the first line of this question (Ch 11). 5) The statute of frauds and the parol evidence rule both have a significant impact upon the viability of a contract. Explain and distinguish the two concepts with examples of their application. (Ch 15). 6) Remedies for which a party can sue in the event of a breach of contract may include damages, as well as an order by the court to have a party engage in specific conduct or refrain from such. Explain. (Ch 18). 7) With regard to the law of agency, the agent is said to have a fiduciary responsibility to the principal. What is the meaning of the term fiduciary and provide an example of such regarding the principal agent relationship (Ch 28). 8) The corporate form of bussines organization is defined by a number of essential attributes. What are the five (5) critical characteristics of a corporation (do not make reference to those regarding the application of the constitutional amendments) (Ch 33). 9) A corporation may obtain financing by reliance upon several distinct means. Name and describe any three (3) such ways in which a corporation may obtain funding. (Ch34). 10) A corporation during its existence may encounter a number of various fundamental changes regarding its organization. Name any two (2) and explain what occurs regarding your selected process of change. (Ch 36).

Ø USING AN ESSAY FORMAT PLEASE READ AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW IN COMPLETE DETAIL. FAILURE TO ANSWER ALL PARTS OF EACH QUESTION WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF POSSIBLE POINTS AWARDED. THUS, SKIMPY ANSWERS REFLECTING ONLY A FEW SENTENCES WILL BE MARKED AS INCORRECT.Ø ALL PAPERS MUST BE TYPED USING MLA FORMAT.Ø YOU MAY USE YOUR TEXT, SUPPLEMENTAL NOTES, AS WELL AS OTHER SCHOLARLY MATERIAL. ANSWERS SHOULD REFLECT A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF CONCEPTS AND DEMONSTRATION OF CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, NOT A CARBON COPY OF THE TEXTBOOK. ALL MATERIAL USED IN COMPLETION OF THE EXAM MUST BE CITED USING THE MLA FORMAT.Ø PLEASE NOTE- THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT ESSAY EXAM AND MUST BE COMPLETED AS SUCH. SHARING OF TEST ANSWERS IS PROHIBITED. DUPLICATION OF TEST ANSWERS WILL RESULT IN FAILURE AND REPORTED TO DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITIES!Ø PLEASE TYPE ALL ANSWERS IN MICROSOFT WORD, IN A FONT NO GREATER THAN #12 (TIMES NEW ROMAN) AND SUBMIT WITHIN THE ASSIGNMENT SECTION. DO NOT RETYPE THE QUESTIONS IN YOUR ANSWER.Ø ALL MATERIAL MUST BE TYPED IN A DOUBLE-SPACED FORMAT. COMPLETION OF THIS EXAM WILL REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 3 FULL PAGES OF TYPED MATERIAL. EXAMS SUBMITTED WITH LESS CONTENT AND WITHOUT A WORK CITED PAGE WILL RESULT IN A REDUCTION OF POINTS.ALL ESSAY EXAM PAPERS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE THROUGH THE CANVAS SITE.1.  v PROVIDE A DETAILED DISCUSSION OF THE HISTORY OF JAILS IN THE UNITED STATES.2.v DISCUSS THE ISSUE OF BAIL AND THE RELATIONSHIP THAT BAIL SERVES IN THE COURT PROCESS. v EXPLAIN IN DETAIL THE PROBLEM OF BAIL WHERE IT RELATES TO MINORITIES AND THE POOR. v HOW DOES THE CONCEPT OF BAIL INTERFERE OR ALLOW AN INDIVIDUAL TO EFFECTIVELY FIGHT FOR HIS/ HER FREEDOM?3.  v COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE MEDICAL MODEL WITH THAT OF THE REINTEGRATION MODEL.4.  v DEFINE THE CONCEPT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS AND EXPLAIN THE WAYS IN WHICH IT HAS INFLUENCED CORRECTIONS IN AMERICA TODAY. For more information on Bail read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bail

Recently, a U.S. Circuit Court upheld the enforceability of website terms of service (ToS), even though the user did not have to click-through to agree. Read “Second Circuit Scraps District Court’s Denial of Uber’s Motion to Compel Arbitration.” Identify one positive and one negative implication of this finding. Explain which terms you believe are ethically appropriate for such agreements. Explain your position.

How has it changed from now and in the future? The difference between state and law enforcement agencies For more information on Law Enforcement And Policing read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_enforcement_in_the_United_States

Write a one page essay (one full page of text – at least 300 words – or there will be a point deduction) addressing the following question: Does the USA PATRIOT ACT violate civil liberties? You must choose a side and you must explain why or why not. Also, remember to cite all sources – proper footnotes and works cited page (or you’ll receive a grade of 0). Proofread for format and mechanics as well (double space, 12 size font, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, etc.).

Refer to the JPB Train Derailment Scenario Overview.  Based on the information provided in this document complete the attached ICS-201 form.  Using the priorities listed as guidance, develop, and list at least three (3) additional objectives to help stabilize this incident.  On a separate document, develop a briefing explaining the rationale for the developed objectives (1.5 to 3 pages).

This is a group project and I need you to write just my part that you will find it in the report guideline, I have highlighted my part in blue. My part is:  ·       Present solutions to address the problems NB: don’t forget there are multiple stakeholders (Corporation, employees, viewing audience, government) What are Groen and Noorani’s options now? What are the risks and expected outcomes of each option? If you were in their position, what would you do? Why? How would you go about doing it? And the uploaded documents will contain the project guideline, case study: CBC abuse and power case and other..

Analyze the case and opinion in Keith v. County of Oakland, 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 595 (6th Cir.) located in your textbook on pp. 337-342. Write a case study review of Judge Griffin’s opinion that answers the questions below. Support your review with analysis and evidence from the unit reading and outside sources. What are the legal issues presented in this case? Did the plaintiff establish a valid claim of failure to reasonably accommodate? What did the appeals court decide? What accommodations was Keith requesting? Was it reasonable? Support your opinion with an argument based on the course concepts and existing legal evidence or precedents. Did the county follow the interactive process required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? What did they do well? What could they have done differently? Your paper should be a minimum of two pages, not including the title and reference pages. You are required to use a minimum of three sources, one of which may be your textbook as reference material for your case study. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.

For your Unit 3 Complete assignment, write a narrative essay (minimum 1200 words) in which you address and discuss the questions and statements listed below. Use at least three scholarly sources and remember to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the READ and ATTEND sections in your essay. Quote your sources in APA format. 1.Research the Knapp Commission and conclusions reached.  Do you agree or disagree with their recommendations? 2.Research the Bell, California corruption trial and its results.  What do you think caused this and allowed it to go on?  What recommendations would you endorse and why? 3.Research the topic of “solvability factors” and how they can affect a criminal investigation. Should they be used or not? 4. You are a seasoned police officer, and your beat partner is the subject of a police investigation. You have knowledge of what the officer has done and will be called before the investigation board. Your partner has asked for your help and to make up a story so she can “beat the rap” and continue her career. What do you do and why? How will your partner feel? For more information on Knapp Commission read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knapp_Commission