CPSS 330 Wk 4 – Discussion – Ethical Decision Making

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

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 250 words:

• What specific guidelines must you consider when communicating with the public or family members of inmates and offenders? What limitations are present?

• What are specific instances where an inmate or offender may use manipulation toward a correctional staff member? How would you respond in this situation?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates or your Instructor. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

To earn full points, your initial response to the DQ should:

1. Answer all questions thoroughly

2. Be at least 250 words in length (approximately 2 full paragraphs)

3. Include course and/or outside materials by using at least one quote or one paraphrase

4. Demonstrate accurate APA formatting with both in-text citations and a full reference list

To earn full points, your peer/Instructor responses should:

1. Be at least 125 words in length (approximately 1 full paragraph)

2. Relate to course materials

3. If course or outside materials are cited, accurate APA formatting should be used