CJS/221

CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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CJS 221 Week 1 Race, Discrimination, and Disparity

Consider the section “Discrimination-Disparity Continuum” in Ch. 1, “Race, Ethnicity, and Crime: American’s Continuing Crisis,” of The Color of Justice: Race, Ethnicity, and Crime in America.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you do the following:

• Identify the 6 race categories.
• Define the terms race, minority, and inclusion.
• Explain the difference between disparity and discrimination.
• Using the Discrimination-Disparity Continuum, provide a definition of at least one type of discrimination and provide an example from a criminal justice setting.
• Explain the differences in bias, discrimination, stereotyping, and cultural competency.

Format your paper in accordance with APA guidelines.

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CJS 221 Week 2 Victims and Offenders

Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which you discuss diversity and policing. Include the following in your presentation:

• Issues related to diversity and policing, at least two of which were discussed in your collaborative group
• The effect community policing has on diversity relations
• How diversity is beneficial in law enforcement employment and retention practices
• At least one diversity in policing concept discussed in the video clips from this week

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

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CJS 221 Week 3 Minority Groups and the Court System Paper (NEW)

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you do the following:

• Explain the difference between implicit biases and stereotypes.
• Identify the difference between explicit stereotyping and attitudes.
• Describe how biases might affect courtroom proceedings such as a bail/bond proceeding, pretrial proceeding, first appearance, and having a private lawyer instead of a public defender.
• Explain the importance of diversity of courtroom and corrections employees.
• Explain how racial disparity in sentencing affects the judicial system. Provide statistics to support your explanation.

Format your paper in accordance with APA guidelines.

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CJS 221 Week 4 Special Populations

Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes in which you discuss the needs of the special population. Include the following in your presentation:

• The name and description of your special population
• Issues related to your special population in correctional facilities
• The needs of the population in a corrections environment, including an example of reintegration programs
• The advantages of having a diverse corrections staff

Format all citations and references in accordance with APA guidelines.

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CJS 221 Week 5 What Diversity Looks Like

After a local incident, the leaders in the criminal justice system are conducting a town hall meeting to inform the community on several issues, including diversity issues, programs, and challenges in the criminal justice system.

You have been selected by the criminal justice agency you work for, or would like to work for, to represent them and prepare a presentation titled, What Diversity Looks Like.

Choose the agency you would like to represent.

Create an 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with extensive speaker notes in which you include the following:

• Provide a definition for cultural diversity and cultural competence.
• Explain the value of cultural competence, and provide an example relevant to your community.
• Define intercultural communication, and provide an example (it is recommended that you use a graphic to highlight your discussion).
• Discuss challenges facing the criminal justice system, and provide at least one example of how the challenge(s) is being addressed. For example, this might include implementation of a program or changes in procedures and training.

Format all citations and references in accordance with APA guidelines.

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