Criminal Justice (CCJS 100)

Week 7

Below are scenarios of two crimes. The questions for the discussion follow each of the scenarios.

You must use at least two resources to back up your thoughts and you must base your opinion off of your readings for the week.

1. A murderer, who experienced years of abuse at the hands of his victim, finally “snapped” and killed his girlfriend. Should this offender be considered for a sentence of community supervision? Why or why not? In addition to providing justification with resources, detail two factors you took into consideration in determining whether or not they should receive this sentence.

2. A college student who has no previous criminal record engaged in reckless driving and a pedestrian was killed as a result. Should this offender be considered for a sentence of community supervision? Why or why not? In addition to providing justification with resources, detail two factors you took into consideration in determining whether or not they should receive this sentence.

Be sure to use course readings and your outside research to support your thoughts. All posts should be supported with references. Initial posts should be at least 300 words and response posts should be no less than 150 word and ALL posts should have in-text citations and APA formatted references.

Please remember this is a discussion board, so you should post early and often. The minimum requirement is one initial post and two response posts.

Week 8

Based on what you have learned in this class, come up with a solid policy that you think should be implemented into the Criminal Justice system. Base this recommendation off of everything you have learned (e.g., crime, why people commit crimes, victimization, police, courts, corrections ,CJ policy, etc..). Your policy should be directed at either controlling crime or changing police, courts or corrections. Be sure to use several resources to back up your justification for the policy. Also be sure to give your policy a name!

Be sure to use course readings and your outside research to support your thoughts. All posts should be supported with references. Initial posts should be at least 300 words and response posts should be no less than 150 word and ALL posts should have in-text citations and APA formatted references.