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CJ Capstone

1 LawEnforcement Policies and Investigations CHAP 3 – 4

Contemporary law enforcement agencies duties to the public stillconsist of investigating crimes and apprehending suspects. The purpose ofthe criminal investigation is to gather enough evidence to identify a suspectand support a legal arrest. How important are law enforcement policiesin support of law enforcement conducting investigations?

2. Discussion Prompt #1 – Rational Choiceand Crime CHAP 5-6

Aftermany years of study, there is still no definite answers as to what compelspeople to commit egregious crimes.Criminologists study the nature, extent, cause, and control of criminalbehavior. How does rational choicetheory play a role in an offender’s decision to commit a crime? Is there another criminological theory youpropose for this question?Explain indetail.

3. Discussion Prompt #2 – Crime DeterrenceCHAP 5-6

Theidea behind general deterrence is that potential offenders fear legalpunishment, so they tend to avoid committing a crime.Specific deterrence’s view is if that threatof punishment cannot deter a potential offender from committing a crime, butthat the actual punishment itself may be severe enough to prevent the offenderfrom committing the same crime again.Inour current society, which deterrent is most effective? Explain your answer.

4. External Forces on Policymaking CHAP 7-8

There are many forces influential inpolicymaking.Policymaking within thecriminal justice system is heavily impacted by public opinion.With varying public opinion on a specificissue, our criminal justice system has an ongoing challenge to establish asound policy.Discuss the ways policy isinfluenced by public opinion, as well as political, economic, legal, andideological forces. Prepare a post detailing the extent to which you believeeach of these five forces should play a role in policy formulation.

5.Discussion Prompt #1 – Juveniles as Adults? CHAP 9-10

The juvenile justice system has evolved into a parallel yetindependent system of justice with its own terminology and rules ofprosecution. The primary purpose of juvenile procedures is protection andtreatment; with adults, the aim is to punish the guilty. Are there anycircumstances in which you believe that a juvenile may be tried as adults? Onwhat basis have you arrived at this answer?

6.Discussion Prompt #2 – After School Programs CHAP 9-10

A major preventive advantage of school for juveniles is themonitoring and social control that principals, teachers, and other school staffprovide. Some juveniles are on their own after school because theirparents are at work. This time period can create opportunities for crimeand delinquency. After-school programs can keep children and adolescentsengaged in structured, prosocial activities until their parents return fromwork. How important are after-school programs for at-risk youth?Provide an example of an after-school youth program that is effective inengaging children and adolescents.