Assignment A
One proposal from my colleagues
Proposal Topic #1: Reducing the rate of juvenile delinquency at the federal level.
Juvenile delinquency is problematic in the United States. The sentencing of juvenile offenders differs substantially from the sentencing procedures in the adult justice system. The development of the juvenile justice system has evolved over the years, but the system is still based upon the restorative justice approach (Humphries, 2013). The systematic response to juvenile delinquency in the United States is to rehabilitate juvenile offenders and not to punish them, but the rate of recidivism of juvenile delinquents is high although many attempts by the system has been made to deter juvenile crime amongst previous offenders and to deter juvenile crime amongst potential juvenile delinquents (Humphries, 2014).
Moreover, multiple studies have concluded that a large number of juvenile delinquents still show the signs of criminal behavior after committing their first offense (May, Osmond, Billick, 2014). Under the establishment of the juvenile justice system judges are supposed to handle juvenile cases with more discretion (Soulier& Scott, 2010). Restorative justice is the main form of treatment used in the United States to challenge juvenile crime and the restoration of the offender and the community as well is argued (May et al., 2014). Counseling and mediation is one of the main ways that the juvenile justice system uses to deter juvenile behaviors amongst juvenile offenders. The system has also established many programs, such as DARE, SNAP, and some school-based projects to deter juvenile delinquency (May et al., 2014).
Furthermore, strengthening the juvenile justice system would be beneficial in reducing the incidence of juvenile crime. The vast majority of juvenile offenders are lower-class citizens who live in poverty-stricken, poor neighborhoods where social inequality is extremely problematic (Garcia & McDowell, 2010). According to some promoting pro-social behavior encouraging youths to develop strong interpersonal relationships with others and helping
Second proposal from my colleagues
Rehabilitation Programs for Juvenile Delinquents
Throughout my educational career, I have always been drawn to help juveniles. Upon receiving this Masters Degree, I want to explore a profession conceivably in rehabilitative programming with juveniles to reduce juvenile crime. I believe with the understanding I've obtained through the years, I have the skills to educate juveniles on a much superior level. However, supporting and reinforcing the implantation of current delinquency and rehabilitation programs could greatly decrease future criminality (Gardner, 2016). Many youth offenders aren't aware of the laws we face due to them not being educated at home and in schools. Within my role, I would like to strengthen existing programs in order to provide various therapeutic tools and techniques that are employed to help juveniles. In addition, I want to focus on rehabilitating youth offenders who come into contact with criminal justice bodies with multiple problems (Siegel, 2014).
Criminal Profiling
In addition to juvenile rehabilitation, I have always been passionate about criminal profiling and the reason behind why criminals commit numerous crimes. Criminal profiling contributes to identifying the suspects directly or indirectly, which would lead to the arrest of the offender. Offender profiling is a multi-disciplinary practice that cuts across many disciplines. Criminal profiling was introduced in the 1970s in the United States and continues to grow in every criminal justice agency (Lee, 2015). I believe that understanding the qualities and behaviors of offenders will aid any proficient individual to understand criminal behavior. I also believe that recognizing behaviors will help juvenile's delinquents in their intention to improve.
References
GARDNER, M. (2016). YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS AND THE EIGHTH
AMENDMENT RIGHT TO REHABILITATION: LIMITATIONS ON THE
In your assigned CLC, review the topics posted by your colleagues in Module 1 and post your feedback. Consider the following in your answers:
1. What do you believe each writer's stronger topic to be?
2. What do you believe those strengths are?
3. What information would you be interested in hearing more about that pertains to the chosen topic?
4. How would you approach this proposal if you were writing it?
5. Support your feedback with research.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
Assignment B
Details: Portfolio: Prospective Employer
Prepare a CV that highlights your skills, awards, accomplishments, and education, and is clearly focused on a job in your chosen field of criminal justice. You should also include a list of three professional references; do not include your current employer or any family members. Prepare a list of three prospective employers. Choose one of these and write a cover letter that is oriented to the needs of that employer. Be sure to emphasize the ways in which your vision of effective criminal justice aligns with the mission of the particular employer.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
Assignment C
Use the assigned readings (and other readings from your graduate studies that you care to include) to serve as a guide for completing a statement of your criminal justice philosophy. Your statement should be 500 words and cover the following:
1. Describe your philosophy, how it developed, and why it appeals to you.
2. Relate various criminal justice philosophies you have studied on your own.
3. Provide details on the area of law you plan to choose as a career.
4. Describe how you plan to apply your philosophy of criminal justice to this area.
Use the GCU e-Library to locate 4-6 scholarly sources in support of your content.