Writing Homework Help

Week 3 Discussion(40pts)

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

What are the consequences of pretrial detention? How could the bail system be reformed to reduce this disparity?

Week 3 Paper (150pts)

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.

Week 4 Discussion(40pts)

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In what ways should issues of race and ethnicity be considered when creating policies to facilitate inmate readjustment to society upon release?

Week 4 Presentation (200pts)

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.

Week 5 Discussion(40pts)

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

What are some possible reforms for the criminal justice system; for example, law enforcement, corrections, courts? Explain how these reforms could impact the disparities that currently exist.

Week 5 Presentation (200pts)

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.