Instructions: For this assignment, you must analyze three of the major ethical
Instructions: For this assignment, you must analyze three of the major ethical systems discussed in the text: Ethical Formalism, Utilitarianism, and Ethics of Care. Please include an analysis of each system’s major tenets, the theorist(s) associated with it, and its strengths and weaknesses in helping us resolve ethical dilemmas.
Teams of grant writers within agencies will work together to communicate with st
Teams of grant writers within agencies will work together to communicate with stakeholders, conduct research, and compile the components needed for a grant proposal.
A critical component of the grant process is communication. Whether it is while building a relationship with a funding partner, during the solicitation process, or when supplying updates to existing funding, you will need to be prepared to provide multiple types of letters, reports, and executive summaries. In this discussion, you write a draft of a letter to a potential funding source you identified in Week 1, discuss the purpose and importance of this type of communication with grantors, and provide feedback on a classmate’s letter.
Write a letter to a potential funding source for one of the following purposes:
Introduce yourself to build a potential relationship.
Inquire about potential funding.
Summarize your project in a letter of intent that persuades the organization to request a full proposal.
Follow up after a phone call with a recap of the agreement and reminder of the next steps.
Thank them for providing support during the application process.
Attach a draft of your letter to make it available for peer feedback and write a response to the following:
Consider the purpose and audience for the letter you wrote. Why did you choose to write for this purpose? Why might this type of communication be important to a potential grantor?
Which components should be included in the type of letter you selected? Which resources were helpful to you when writing your letter?
For one of your replies, provide peer feedback on a classmate’s letter. If you were a funding organization reading this letter, which components would you notice and why? What component might you add to the letter to improve its appeal to funders?
Response Requirements
By Thursday, respond to the prompts above in a minimum of 175 words.
By Monday, post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.
Instructions: For this assignment, you must analyze three of the major ethical
Instructions: For this assignment, you must analyze three of the major ethical systems discussed in the text: Ethical Formalism, Utilitarianism, and Ethics of Care. Please include an analysis of each system’s major tenets, the theorist(s) associated with it, and its strengths and weaknesses in helping us resolve ethical dilemmas.
Reviewing peer reviewed literature and
secondary sources may serve as evidence f
Reviewing peer reviewed literature and
secondary sources may serve as evidence for your Capstone topic and problem.
Many journal articles, data from the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) reports,
memos from a town, or internal reports can also serve as sources for your
literature review. Understanding the importance of a literature review and then
discussing the sources you intend to use can help with ensuring you are on the
right track and your peers may provide other ideas to help you identify sources
that can be used in your Literature Review.
Instructions
In this assignment, discuss
the sources that you plan to use in your review of the literature. Be sure to
explain the importance of these sources and how they align with the topic and
problem you previously identified. You may discuss the steps required when
conducting a review of the literature, including the use of any databases,
using keywords in a search, and what should be avoided in the review of
literature.
Chosen Topic: Opioids and the Criminal Justice System
Use the References
Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2022). Research design (6th ed.). SAGE Publications.
Chapter 2
Pages 25-49
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association 2020: the official guide to APA style (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.
Section 6
Pages 153-189
Front Line Supervision: Leadership, Mentorship and Motivation
Fundamental Roles:
Front Line Supervision: Leadership, Mentorship and Motivation
Fundamental Roles: Beliefs on fundamental roles of Patrol officer and Patrol Sergeant
motivational Leadership: Discuss methods and Strategies used to motivate patrol officers
Mentorship: Discuss Strategis for mentoring officers who are new to policing and strategies for officers with 10+ years
Information Sharing: Discuss how you successfully manage information from admin to patrol. Specifically discuss how you gain “buy in”/acceptance from patrol as you pass info to patrol
Please be sure you follow the example and use the attached template. Include the
Please be sure you follow the example and use the attached template. Include the research sources that will be used in your Literature Review discussing each in detail. Your Literature Review should help readers understand the primary and secondary data used to support the topic, problem, and purpose, then align with the Research Questions (RQs) you will create and submit in Chapter 3. You should anticipate revisiting each section of your paper to ensure alignment throughout the process. Develop and submit the first draft of your literature review using the template and examples.
Method of Evaluation:
Submissions will be expected to submit a 2-page paper using APA Style (1-inch margins, double spaced)
You will be required to include two (2) sources. Your citations will follow APA style in the Reference Page and proper in-text citations.
Page count does not include your Title or Reference Pages. Page count will be the content that you provide when answering the topic prompts.
Topic: Opioid Use and the Criminal Justice System
Debate 1: Sentencing a Juvenile
This assignment is a written debate. Review the
Debate 1: Sentencing a Juvenile
This assignment is a written debate. Review the fact pattern below.
Carol is a 15-year-old juvenile with at least 11 violations of the Law. Two of the crimes involve violence to others, a battery and robbery without a weapon. Carol’s father is in jail and is being raised by her mother. Unfortunately, Carol’s mother works two jobs and is not always around. Carol’s mother does keep an eye on Carol but is having difficulty with her.
After reviewing, discuss the following:
How a court would sentence the juvenile in the above fact pattern.
Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances that a court would consider.
The Juvenile risk Assessment.
Submission Instructions:
The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
The paper is to be 2-3 pages in length, current APA style, excluding the title and references page.
Support your answers with at least 3 references. They should be published within the last five years, scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions).
This assignment provides you with the opportunity to examine the importance of b
This assignment provides you with the opportunity to examine the importance of budgets in the criminal justice system.
You will be creating a hypothetical budget for one of the following criminal justice agencies (select ONE):
• police department,
• sheriff’s department,
• jail,
• prison,
• probation department,
• federal agency,
• state agency,
• child protective agency,
• private security firm, or
• private investigation agency.
After selecting a criminal justice agency, complete the budget detail worksheet by first downloading the worksheet (click here to download the worksheet) and then inserting the budgetary details in the worksheet, including the following items:
• the purpose,
• sections A through I (including the rationale), and
• the budgetary summary.
On the last page of the worksheet, you will find the following questions. Use these questions as a guide before, during, and after preparing the budget. To wrap-up this assignment, provide a brief response to each question within the worksheet.
1. How large is your agency and the community you serve?
2. What responsibilities does your agency possess?
3. What material resources does your agency need? How will you prioritize these resources for the budget?
4. What creative sources can you use to increase your budget, or what types of strategies (and cost-saving
measures) would you use to maximize your budget?
5. What issues do you foresee in implementing your budget (e.g., obtaining approval through a committee, legal implications, risks, weaknesses)? What types of consequences might exist for the agency and the community as a result of implementing your budget?
6. How can you mitigate any issues that may arise (e.g., a committee does not approve the budget—what will you
do; consequences for the agency—how will you handle them; consequences for the community—how will you
handle them)?
7. Why might it be advantageous to include excessive funds within your budget? In other words, why might it be
helpful to conservatively estimate expenses within your budget?
8. What sort of challenges and problems could you face from having a deficit in your budget?
Proofread your work, and then submit your assignment in Blackboard for grading.
Assume you are a Senior Policy Advisor for the Mayor of Jederville, a large (fic
Assume you are a Senior Policy Advisor for the Mayor of Jederville, a large (fictional) city in a populous midwestern state. The Mayor is facing a tough reelection in the wake of a recent crime surge coupled with persistent economic challenges from the COVID pandemic and inflation. One of the Mayor’s strongest rivals in the primary election has asserted Bail Reform as their central policy platform, calling for a full elimination of cash bail and strict limitations on the use of judicial remand.
The issue of bail reform legislation is polling well and legislation seems inevitable at the state level, meaning the Mayor (or their successor) will likely be responsible for implementing it during the next term. The Mayor’s campaign strategists are confident they can fend off the primary challenge by acknowledging the social justice and racial equity dynamics without a full-throated endorsement of bail reform, but they are concerned about appealing to centrists voters in the general election. The campaign team assembled a list of supporting and skeptical arguments and asked you to prioritize two or three from each group and draft a memo for use in debate preparation that cites the best and most recent evidence available from other jurisdictions that have already implemented bail reform.
Format requirements: 6 pages, double spaced with minimum of 6 sources with APA or MLA Citations
Supporting Arguments:
1. Addressing Economic Inequity: Bail systems often disproportionately affect low-income individuals who may be unable to afford bail, resulting in pretrial detention solely due to financial constraints. Reforming bail practices helps mitigate economic inequities and ensures that the justice system is fair and accessible to all, regardless of financial status.
2. Presumption of Innocence: Bail reform aligns with the fundamental principle of the presumption of innocence. Detaining individuals solely based on their inability to pay bail undermines this principle, as it leads to individuals being punished before being convicted. Reform encourages a more just and humane approach to pretrial detention.
3. Reducing Mass Incarceration: Inefficient bail systems contribute to unnecessary pretrial detention, contributing to overcrowded jails and increased costs for the criminal justice system. Bail reform can help reduce mass incarceration by allowing non-violent, low-risk individuals to await trial in the community, reducing the burden on the prison system.
4. Enhancing Public Safety: Bail reform allows for a more nuanced evaluation of risk factors, focusing on public safety concerns rather than financial resources. Implementing evidence-based risk assessment tools can help identify individuals who pose a genuine risk to society, allowing for targeted interventions while allowing low-risk individuals to remain in their communities.
5. Promoting Fairness and Equality: Bail reform is crucial for promoting fairness and equality within the criminal justice system. By eliminating or reducing the reliance on cash bail, states can work towards a more just and impartial system where individuals are treated based on the merits of their cases rather than their financial means.
Skeptical Arguments:
1. Risk to Public Safety: certain bail reform measures, such as the elimination of cash bail or reliance on risk assessment tools, may lead to the release of individuals who pose a risk to public safety. Without the financial incentive to appear in court, some individuals might be more likely to skip their court dates or engage in criminal activities.
2. Potential for Bias in Risk Assessment: There is significant potential for bias in risk assessment tools, which can inadvertently perpetuate existing disparities in the criminal justice system. If the tools are built on biased data or reflect societal biases, they may disproportionately affect certain demographic groups.
3. Overemphasis on Cost Savings: The push for bail reform is driven by a desire to reduce the costs associated with pretrial detention, potentially at the expense of public safety. Financial considerations should not be the primary factor in decisions related to pretrial release.
4. Implementation Challenges: Cities and counties will face significant challenges in implementing bail reform effectively. The transition from traditional bail systems to alternative models will face resistance and be extremely difficult to manage, more than likely resulting in unintended consequences.
5. Judicial Discretion Concerns: A one-size-fits-all approach neglects the importance of considering individual circumstances. Factors such as the seriousness of the offense, an individual’s criminal history, or other case-specific details should be taken into account in pretrial release decisions.
One source I could not attach as pdf
https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2023/05/not-so-brief-guide-new-yorks-bail-reform-evolution/385379/
W2: Conceptual Framework
Bradley Grigsby
In the realm of social sciences, the de
W2: Conceptual Framework
Bradley Grigsby
In the realm of social sciences, the debate over the scientific nature of research is nuanced and multifaceted. The degree to which research within the social sciences can be considered “scientific” hinges on several key aspects. Firstly, scientific research in social sciences involves the systematic gathering, analysis, and interpretation of empirical evidence. This evidence is rigorously examined through established methods and frameworks to draw valid conclusions about social phenomena (Alvesson & Sandberg, 2013). A line of research is deemed scientific when it adheres to certain principles: objectivity, which aims to minimize biases in data collection and interpretation; replicability, allowing others to reproduce findings under similar conditions; and falsifiability, meaning that hypotheses and theories can be tested and potentially disproven through empirical evidence (Clauser, 2008).
However, conducting scientific research in social sciences presents several challenges. One significant challenge is the complexity and variability of human behavior and societal dynamics, which can be difficult to measure and predict accurately. This challenge is compounded by ethical considerations, such as ensuring informed consent and protecting participant confidentiality, which are crucial yet can sometimes limit the scope or methods of research (Whittemore & Melkus, n.d.). Moreover, the context-bound nature of social phenomena means that generalizing findings beyond specific populations or settings requires careful consideration and validation. The diversity of perspectives and interpretations within the social sciences also contributes to debates about the validity and applicability of research findings across different contexts (Turner, n.d.).
Concluding, while social science research aims to be scientific by employing systematic methods and empirical evidence, its scientific nature is shaped by the complexities of human behavior, ethical considerations, and the challenges of generalizability. Researchers in social sciences must navigate these challenges to produce credible and meaningful contributions to knowledge that can inform policies and practices in various societal domains.
References
Alvesson, M., & Sandberg, J. (2013). Constructing Research Questions: Doing Interesting Research. Sage. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781446270035
Clauser, J. (2008). “Types of inquiry and the nature of proof”. In J. Goldman (Ed.), An Introduction to Intelligence Research and Analysis 38-50. Lanham, MD: The Scarecrow Press, Inc.
Whittemore, R., & Melkus, G. (n.d.). “Design decisions in research”. In e-Source: Behavioral & Social Sciences Research 1-23. Retrieved from http://www.esourceresearch.org/eSourceBook/DesignDecisionsinResearch/1LearningObjectives/tabid/662/Default.aspx
Turner, S. (n.d.). “Theory development”. In e-Source: Behavioral & Social Sciences Research 1-22. Retrieved from http://www.esourceresearch.org/eSourceBook/TheoryDevelopment/17AuthorBiography/tabid/303/Default.aspx