CJA 336 Wk 2 Discussion – Race, Crime, and Victimization

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CJA 336 Wk 2 Discussion – Race, Crime, and Victimization

Please Read the Directions First

Textbook 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 3 & 4

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, (2A, 2B, 2C or 2D) 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.

2A) Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

  • Do you think racial categories should be excluded from arrest and victimization statistics? Why or why not?

  • Which criminological theory do you feel best explains racial differences in crime trends?

  • How does race factor into crime trends in your local community? Are any trends specific to your area?

  • How would you improve the recording of racial statistics following a crime? Explain your answer.

2B) Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

  • Do you think there has been substantial progress has been made about the employment of people of color in policing?

  • Does that make a difference in actual police operations on the street? In what ways? Explain.

  • Police departments throughout the nation are hiring. Are minorities applying? If not why?

 2C) Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

  • Define the concept of affirmative action, what is it?

  • Do you support or oppose affirmative action in the employment of police officers?

  • Do you think affirmative action is more important in policing than in other areas of life? Explain.

2D) Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

  • What is racial profiling? Is it against the law?

  • The course text argues that some progress has been made in reducing racial profiling. What evidence supports that view? Are you persuaded? Why or why not?

 

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.