Discussion: Participative Leadership in Criminal Justice
Discuss the use of participative leadership in the below criminal justice leadership positions:
Judges
Prosecutors
Victim advocates
Prison administrators
Examine the suitability of these positions-judges, prosecutors, victim advocates, and prison administrators-for participative leadership strategies. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of each position.
How can individuals in each of the administrative positions listed above delegate responsibility to the employees working under them?
Which of these positions is best suited for autocratic strategies? Why?
Identify another area within criminal justice that is not listed above where participative leadership could be used.
Use references cite sources.