Homework: Advance Review of Criminal Justice
Media coverage influences the public's perception of the criminal justice system and the policy agendas of those within the system. This often results in changes within the operational structure of the police, courts, and corrections centers. These changes include the firing of employees, the initiation of internal investigations, and the privatization of services. Respond to the following questions, and support your positions using credible research:
Homework Guidelines
1) Address the following in 1,250 to 1,750 words:
a. How is the criminal justice system portrayed in the media? Explain.
i. What impact do the media have on a viewer's perception as to the system's efficacy in dealing with crime? Explain.
b. Does coverage of sensationalistic and violent crime create fear among the general public? Explain.
i. Does this fear influence criminal justice policy attitudes? Explain in detail.
c. Is there a correlation between gender, education, income, age, and perceived neighborhood problems and police effectiveness in dealing with crime? Explain in detail.
2) In this Homework, external research is essential to successful submission. You must utilize at least 5 to 7 academic or scholarly external resources to support your arguments.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.