Assignment: Incorporating Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development into the Justice System
Imagine you are the chief of police. As the chief of police, you will need to ensure that your law enforcement officers lead ethical careers. In order to prepare for this assignment, research Kohlberg's stages of moral development and find at least two relevant articles that discuss Kohlberg's theory, Means vs. Ends, and Kantian ethics.
Write a two to three page paper in which you:
1. Identify and discuss the three levels of Kohlberg's stages of Moral Development, and explain how you would address each level within your department.
2. Explain how your officers can use Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development to evaluate three types of criminals who are at different stages of moral development.
3. Illustrate two to three ways in which you would address self-interest and pursuit of pleasure to prevent police corruption.
4. Identify and discuss at least three Prima Facie Duties that you believe all of your law enforcement officers should fulfill.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, 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 assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.