he following outline serves as a valuable preparation tool and reference for this week’s assignment. Complete it prior to starting your W7 Assignment.

Outline

I. Name and discuss the the various causes of crime using criminal justice theories and practices (Note: The textbook indicates what the various causes of crime are.

II. Compare and contrast historical and contemporary police functions and issues (Note: How has the function of police changed? What issues caused/contributed to the changes?)

III. Describe the nature and function of corrections, its services, and practices (Note-Answer these questions: What is the purpose of corrections? What services does corrections provide? What are practices in corrections?

IV. Apply fundamental concepts of the administration of justice processes to a multicultural populations responses to crime institutions (Note-Answer these questions: What is the process in which justice is administered? How is justice administered amongst different cultures? We talked about disparities so how is justice administered to crime institutions in various cultures/populations? Is it equal?)

V. Select and discuss at least two (2) specific crimes (homicide, rape, burglary, etc.) using criminal justice theories to discuss possible causes of these crimes, as well as the past and present police responses to these crimes. a. Have the courts and corrections been adequate in the prosecution and punishment of persons accused and/or convicted of these crimes? b. Do you feel that legislation needs to be changed to influence either the capture or punishment of suspects accused of these crimes? c. Do you feel the victims or their families would support the legislation changes you are proposing? Why or why not? d. Do you feel that this legislature targets one group more than others (i.e. gang populations, lower socio-economic status populations, etc.)? Note: Answer this in detail

Note: Be sure to apply fundamental concepts of the administration of justice processes in your reflection.

VI. Summarize what you have learned in the course and end with your own personal opinion about what you have learned.

Reactions to Juvenile Cases

In this assignment, you will select and discuss two juvenile cases, the crimes committed, and the various criminal justice theories that may help explain the crime (hint- you will have to draw on knowledge gained from your CJ102 course, Intro to Criminology). Have the juvenile courts and juvenile corrections been adequate in the prosecution and punishment of minor persons accused and/or convicted of these crimes? Do you feel that legislation needs to be changed to influence either the punishment or rehabilitation of suspects accused of these crimes? Do you feel the victims or their families would support the legislation changes you are proposing? Why or why not? Do you feel that this legislature targets one group more than others (i.e. gang populations, lower socio-economic status populations, etc.)? Be sure to apply fundamental concepts of the administration of the justice process in your reflection. Your paper must be formatted in the following manner:

The paper must be approximately 1000 words in length (roughly 3-4 pages). Only the body of the paper counts towards the length. No information that belongs on a title page or reference page will count towards the length requirement.

Please follow APA guidelines; provide a title and reference page, use Times New Roman 12 point font, and double-space your lines. You need to have 5 references, two of which can be your texts from this class. Their references can be found in the course syllabus.