by admin | May 19, 2022 | General
1.) In their article, “The Economics of Crossing Over,” Worley and Worley (2016) identify several variables that explain why some correctional officers engage in boundary violations with inmates. Now that you have read and reflected upon numerous articles related to prisons and jail management, in your opinion, what is another risk factor (not identified in the readings) which might be a predictor of staff-inmate boundary violations. Be specific and elaborate. Next, consider the article, “Adapting to Prison Life.” Based upon your understanding of this article, as well as the other readings, if an inmate establishes an inappropriate relationship with a correctional employee, is this likely to alleviate or exacerbate the inmate’s level of stress behind the prison walls? Fully elaborate and point to various aspects of the assigned readings to support your argument. And, after reflecting upon the article by Fox and colleagues, please identify at least one original strategy that researchers could use to study staff-inmate boundary violations. Be sure to also fully discuss any challenges that researchers might encounter in studying staff-inmate boundary violations and explain, in detail, how this obstacle can be overcome. It must be evident that you have reflected upon the Fox et al. article. Finally, based upon what you have read so far about the culture of prisons, in your opinion, how do correctional officers who perceive their coworkers are behaving inappropriately with inmates cope with this strain? Do you believe they may use any of the coping strategies that inmates use? Why or why not? Elaborate. 2.) After reading and reflecting upon the article, “Maintaining Order and Following Rules,” do you believe that the prison workplace is sexist toward female correctional officers, or are the authors overreacting? Take a position either way and fully defend it. It should be evident that you have reflected upon the assigned readings in a meaningful way. Next, which officers do you believe are more effective: “formal responders” or “informal responders”? Be sure to explain why? And, point to one aspect of Chenault’s (2014) article that reflects the organizational and cultural norms of today’s prison workplace. What is it about this particular aspect of Chenault’s work that provides insights into the correctional officer experience in the 21st Century? Be specific and fully elaborate. Also, after reading the article by Tapia and colleagues, please point to one aspect of how Latino gang structures have changed in recent years. Based upon what you have read so far this semester, discuss how correctional administrators can effectively respond to the evolving nature of gang activity. Be specific and refer salient points of specific articles. Finally, please provide at least one original strategy that can be used to minimize conflict between male and female correctional employees. Your suggestion may be creative; however, it must also be evident that you have an informed opinion based upon a careful consideration of the research articles we have covered thus far. 3.) After reading and reflecting upon the research articles we have covered so far, in your opinion, is prison rape a rare, or rather a common, aspect of correctional facilities? Make a case either way and support your argument. Next, please reflect upon Marquart’s (1986) article. In your opinion, were inmates more or less likely to be victimized (either physically or sexually) by other inmates during the early 1980s than in the present day? Fully support your argument. Next, according to some of the articles we have examined so far, inmates cannot legally consent to sexual relationships with staff members due to the fact they are incarcerated. Nevertheless, as we have learned, some inmates (especially male inmates) are particularly adept at identifying vulnerable employees and may initiate sexual relationships with staff members on their own accord. In your opinion, if an inmate persists in trying to establish a sexual relationship with an employee, is he/she an ‘innocent actor,” or should the inmate assume some degree of culpability? If so, how much? If facts reveal that an inmate initiated a sexual relationship with an employee, should the inmate be permitted to sue the prison agency once the relationship becomes known to prison authority? Provide a meaningful discussion.
by admin | May 19, 2022 | General
After reading the article, “Preventing Fatal Attractions,” come up with an original suggestion as to how inappropriate relationships between inmates and correctional officers can be stopped. Please note, your suggestion may be creative; however, it should also be realistic. And, your suggestion must not have been discussed in the Worley et al. (2010) article. After reading and reflecting upon the articles for Week Three, in your opinion, why do some correctional employees cross the line and behave inappropriately with inmates, given that this behavior is illegal and against policy. It should be evident that you have carefully reflected upon the assigned readings. After reading the article, “The Economics of Crossing Over,” point to one significant research finding that you found to be of interest. Be sure to discuss how this finding advances our understanding of guard-inmate boundary violations. Also, please discuss why this particular finding may be of interest to correctional administrators and/or policymakers. How do you think inappropriate staff-inmate relationships occur? Who initiates the relationship: inmates or staff members? Try to explain these dynamics as best as you possibly can . Be sure to point to various aspects of all three article to support this aspect of your response. And, in your opinion, what is the most important aspect of article by Trammell and colleagues? How can correctional administrators use this study to create a more equalitarian and humane workplace for employees? Be specific. Finally, make a comparison between any two of the research articles (your choice). Explain how these two articles both provide insights into any aspect that is germane to the interactions between staff and inmates. In addition to fully responding to every aspect of the above question, please pose a critical thinking question to your peers. You must also attempt to answer at least one of the questions posed by a classmate (for one of your two required follow-up comments). Keep in mind that special consideration will be given to students who post comments early in the week, as well to students who post multiple substantive follow-up comments. All comments must be posted by Sunday, June 20th, and no late work will be accepted. Good luck!
by admin | May 19, 2022 | General
For Reflection Paper I, you will work on evaluation paradigms and their application to criminal justice evaluations. First, you need to highlight strengths and weaknesses of each paradigm and then you will compare and contrast evaluation paradigms. Finally, you need to argue which paradigm is better for evaluations in criminal justice programs. When writing your paper, you need to benefit from discussions and readings during the last two weeks (Week 1- Introduction to Evaluation/ Framing Evaluation and Week 2- Evaluation Paradigms and Branches). Your reflection paper should be not more than 3 pages long, double space, 12 point font. Use APA Style in your citations and references. Please let me know if you have any question. I can give chegg access to text if needed.
by admin | Mar 29, 2022 | General
It look like a lot but its not its just the reading attached for reference All you have to do is comment on how the original question was answered agree or disagree and explain why and oadd additional input an A and B response for 4 questions responses need to be at least a paragraph there should be 8 responses
by admin | Mar 29, 2022 | General
Select and describe a leader you admire. Your selected leader may be either a real-life individual or a fictional character from television, the movies, or a book. Using leadership theories, analyze your selected leader to identify characteristics, and provide specific examples of leadership qualities you think contributed to that person’s success. Evaluate your own leadership style. Select a mentor, and hold a discussion with that individual about your own leadership characteristics. Write a paper in which you explain your leadership style and your ideas for improving your effectiveness as a leader based on your comparison with the admired leader and what you learned through your discussion with your mentor. Post your paper under the assignment thread for grading. Required Elements: – No more than 1,000 words – Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines
by admin | Mar 27, 2022 | General
Answer the following question, based on comparing the readings 1. Grounds of Conflict 2. Evolution 3. Soul and Body 4. Cosmic Purpose “According to the authors you have recently read, are “religion and science” universal categories of human experience? Why or why not?” An A-grade paper will 1) be grammatical, in paragraph form, and provide citations to paraphrased or quoted material (author: date, page number… bibliography not necessary); and 2) will compare and contrast the views of at least two authors read during the preceding weeks on this question. Each paper must be submitted to SafeAssign as a word file. Each paper must be 1200-1500 words long.
