This  week we examine familial DNA. Many people are putting their DNA into  databases such as 23 and Me and others to find out their genetic  backgrounds and search for possible relatives they do not know. Answer  the following questions for this week: Should police be allowed to use this database to solve crimes?…

 Describe the strengths of CBT as a therapeutic approach in preparing prisoners for community reentry.  Should parole boards require polygraph evaluations as part of the decision to parole to ensure that the prisoners are being truthful in their therapy? Explain.  450 words/1 reference

  The Typology of the Female Delinquent Using academic research, you are describing the 'typical' female delinquent. include; juvenile delinquent definition, numerical facts of female delinquents (example – how many, typical race percentages, etc.), delinquent's past delinquent acts, mental health issues, education levels, young mothers, drug abuse, victim/offender past, typical delinquent behaviors, etc. Select at…

Share how you related to the theories described in the readings (e.g., Health Belief Model; Theory of Planned Behavior; Precaution Adoption Model).  Begin to think about how these models might be applied in ‘real world’ settings.  How are these theories related to evidence-based treatment practices we discussed during previous week. What questions you might ask…

 Should individuals convicted of possession of child pornography be precluded from being sentenced to probation? Explain why / why not. If sentenced to probation, what conditions would you impose if you were the supervising probation officer?  450 words/2 references 

Describe what you read about juvenile drug courts. You may wish to focus on the varying missions and processes, how drug use policy in the U.S. influenced the development of drug courts, treatment oriented interventions in the criminal justice system, or the provision of drug testing, case management, or related health and social services. You…

 (1) As a police officer, describe how important it is to support community problem-solving and broken windows policing by applying problem-solving techniques. (2) Explain and discuss leadership in problem-oriented policing. 450 words/2 references

  What are your thoughts on the journal article entitled; The  case for “investigate all”: Assessing the cost-effectiveness of  investigating no CODIS hit cases in a sexual assault kit initiative  Do you believe that expense should enter the equation of justice? Does the article make a point which might be published in a newspaper or…

 Regardless of the branch of criminal justice you choose to work in, writing will be an expectation on the job. Continuous practice in writing will help you develop accuracy, clarity, and concision in your writing, which can be a crucial element in the pursuit of justice.  As a probation or parole officer, you will supervise and…

Pay particular attention to the evidence-based approaches to drug addiction treatment section of the “Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment” guide (Module 1), pharmacotherapies (page 39), behavioral therapies (page 48), and behavioral therapies for adolescents (page 60). Discuss a few of the therapies mentioned.  You may want to compare and contrast effectiveness among specific populations (e.g.,…