CJA 336 Wk 1 Discussion – Disparities in Arrests, Prosecutions, and Sentencing

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CJA 336 Wk 1 Discussion – Disparities in Arrests, Prosecutions, and Sentencing

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Debates over racial and ethnic discrimination in the U.S. Criminal justice systems are often unproductive due to confusion o-ver what is meant by discrimination.

Course Text: Walker, S., Spohn, C., & DeLone, M. (2018). The color of justice: Race, ethnicity, and crime in America (6th ed.). Cengage. Do Not Include Bibliu information Reading Chapters 1 & 2

Week 1 Please Read the Directions First

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation consideration. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students or to the instructor. 

 Initial Post

Respond to one of the following Initial Post Questions Below, by identifying which question you chose, (1A, 1B, 1C or 1D) in a minimum of 175 words. Do not post the Question.

Replies

 

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates or the instructor, 75 Words each. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

1A) Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

  • How does disparity relate to discrimination in the criminal justice system? Provide an example of disparity in arrests, prosecution, or sentencing that has occurred in your local community to support your answer.

  • What steps would need to be taken to reduce the disparity you identified within your community?

1B) Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

  • What does race mean and what does ethnicity mean?

  • What are the differences between race and ethnicity? Give some examples that illustrate the differences.

1C) Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

  • Name some databases that collect criminal justice data.

  • Why are there so many diverse types of criminal justice data?

  • What are some of the positive aspects of these data? What are some of the problems with them?

1D) Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

  • Do minorities tend to commit more crimes? If so, what are some of the possible explanations for the overrepresentation of minorities committing crimes?

  • Are minority communities particularly vulnerable to crime? Why?

NOTE: A reduction in points will be assessed for lateness, not meeting the minimum word count, or not following directions. Not posting the required number of posts will also result in a loss of points