Law – Criminal

Although there is some question if it was actually Sir Robert Peel who wrote his Nine Principles of Policing, these ideas still revolutionized the way that police departments thought. What type of influence do you feel that the Nine Principles

Read Cracked Justice an overview of the crack-powder cocaine sentencing disparity by Nicole Porter and Valerie Wright What are your thoughts on the information presented? Do you feel that sentencing is something that needs to be continually modified in the

Because our choices have a universal element, it could be argued that morality requires universal responsibility – a responsibility not only to our immediate circle of influence but also to the entire global community (even future generations). In what way

What is the relationship between ethics and morality?  How are they related, and how are they distinct?  Give an example from your own experience that illustrates the relationship between ethics and morality. Discussion Board Guidelines:  After answering these questions, using

  Freedom of Speech Begin by watching the “Freedom of Speech” Point/Counterpoint videos in Revel and reading the “Brandenburg v Ohio” decision summary here: osition of the “Freedom of Speech” in Revel and why. If we as a nation agreed

 Qualitative and Quantitative research methods – Although there are technically more than two, research methods can be divided into two domains called quantitative research methods and qualitative research methods. Briefly describe these two research methods.  This post should be at

  Treatment Versus Punishment: That Is the Question! [WLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] When looking at the relationship between social justice and juvenile justice, there are two overarching concepts when addressing juvenile delinquency:

Which justification for punishment do you favor: retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation, reintegration, or a combination? Explain why. Throughout the history of corrections, what types of punishments tend to be used for which types of crimes? How did early philosophers such

  What is Violence? “Violence” may seem to be a set-in-stone concept, but perceptions can change. As we begin to consider some of the more common types of violence found in our society, it will be helpful to discuss how

DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS    You will complete four (4) Discussions in this course. You will post one thread of at least 500 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module: Week. You must then post two (2)