Various populations served in criminal justice

CJ100: Preparing for a Career in Public Safety

Checklist for Unit 4 Assignment

Criteria: Ask yourself the following questions.

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Content

Did you describe 3-4 needs of the various populations served in the criminal justice profession?

Did you identify and fully discuss any multiculturalism and diversity concerns?

Did you explain how the criminal justice professional addresses the needs of a multicultural and diverse population?

Did you describe the pertinent duties and responsibilities associated with the criminal justice profession and the perceptions that society has about the profession?

Did you provide examples of what could be done to remove the negative stereotypes associated with the profession?

Did you discuss the relationship between the needs and the populations and how the criminal justice profession addresses the needs?

Research

Is your research current ?

Did you use at least two credible sources?

Did you use appropriate reference material to support major statements?

Did you answer all the questions in a substantive manner?

Quality

Is your content complete enough to explain your statements?

Is there a logical flow to your ideas?

Did you present the material in a clear and concise manner to provide easy readability?

Format

Did you prepare your paper in Microsoft® Word®?

Did you label your file correctly?

Did you check your document for grammar and spelling?

Did your paper meet the length requirement?

Needs of Populations

Write a 3-4 page essay on the needs of the various populations served in the criminal justice profession. In your paper address the following:

· Identify and describe 3-4 needs of the various populations served in the criminal justice profession.

· In responding, be sure to identify and fully discuss any multiculturalism and diversity concerns.

· How does the criminal justice professional address the needs of a multicultural and diverse population?

· Do you think that members of society are aware of the pertinent duties and responsibilities associated with the criminal justice profession? Explain.

· What are the perceptions that society has about the profession?

· What can be done to remove the negative stereotypes associated with the profession? Provide 2-3 examples to support your position.

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NOTE: This assignment will require outside research (at least two outside resources). You may consult the Kaplan Online Library, the internet and other course material, and any other outside resources in supporting your task.

Directions for Submitting Your Assignment

Your paper should be a Microsoft Word document. Submit your paper to the Unit 4: Assignment Dropbox by the end of Unit 4.