The Parole Discussion 8

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In  July 2017, O.J. Simpson was granted parole after serving 9 years in  prison for his role in an armed robbery.  He could have served up to 33  years in prison in Nevada.  Below is the link to his parole hearing:

Watch Video            O.J. Simpson Parole Hearing (Full) | NBC News            Duration: 121:54
User: n/a –            Added: 7/20/17            YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdq8BdlnM1Y

  • If you were on the parole board would you vote to grant O.J. parole?  Explain.
  • What factors are most important to you when making this decision?
  • Florida no longer has parole for people convicted of crimes today.  Do you think Florida should bring back parole?  Explain.

Remember  your post must be at least 300 words and you must reply to at least one  classmate’s post with a 100 word reply. You will not be able to see  your classmate’s posts until you post your original response.  Make sure  your reply is completely different than your main post.

Victimology Annotated Bibliography

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This week’s required readings discussed crime victims’ participation in the criminal justice system and their legal rights and remedies. Evaluate empirical data regarding crime victims by creating an annotated bibliography of three scholarly articles on victimology. Each source on the annotated bibliography must have its own explanatory paragraph (annotation).

Each of the annotations must

  • Provide the reader with the complete APA reference entry.
  • Explain who conducted the research.
  • Specify the methods used to conduct the research.
  • Describe the target population in the research.
  • Summarize the findings of the research.
  • Explain the contributions of the research.

Visit the Writing Center for a Sample Annotated Bibliography (Links to an external site.).

The Victimology Annotated Bibliography

  • Must be three double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center (Links to an external site.).
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.

Resources:

 

Daigle, L. E. (2017). Victimology: A text/reader (2nd ed.). Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/

  • Section III: Consequences of Victimization (pp. 66-77)
  • Section V: Victims’ Rights and Remedies (pp. 133-147)

Erez, E., & Roberts, J. (2013). Victim participation in the criminal justice system. In R. C. Davis, A. J. Lurigio, & S. Herman (Eds.), Victims of crime (pp. 251-270). Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/

  • This is Chapter 11 in this primary course text.

Howley, S., & Dorris, C. F. (2013). Legal rights for crime victims in the criminal justice system. In R. C. Davis, A. J. Lurigio, & S. Herman (Eds.), Victims of crime (pp. 271-292). Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/

  • This is Chapter 12 in this primary course text.

 

Text

Daigle, L. E. (2017). Victimology: A text/reader (2nd ed.). Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/

  • Section III: Consequences of Victimization (pp. 79-96)
  • Section V: Victims’ Rights and Remedies (pp. 150-169
    • This course text content may assist you in preparing your discussion posts and written assignment this week.

Article

De Mesmaecker, V. (2010). Building social support for restorative justice through the media: Is taking the victim perspective the most appropriate strategy? Contemporary Justice Review, 13(3), 239-267. doi:10.1080/10282580.2010.498225

  • The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the University of Arizona Global Campus Library. This article discusses the implications of addressing the needs of crime victims when using restorative justice principles and may assist you in developing your discussion posts and written assignment this week by providing a discussion on the nuanced elements of the victim perspective.

Multimedia

The Victim Services Network. (2010, February 22). A brief history of the victims’ rights movement Part II.wmv (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyQi50Y0L6s

  • This video provides a historical account of the Victims’ Rights Movement. The video is 6 minutes and 18 seconds long. This video may assist you this week in understanding the evolution of victimology.

Applying The IMPACT Model

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Week 6 Assignment – Applying the IMPACT Model
Overview
You have been appointed by the chief of police to represent the police department in communicating with a newly formed civilian police oversight board. Board members have no law enforcement experience and are very vocal about defunding the police and potentially eliminating the police department entirely. They are concerned with a lack of information from the department when a use of force incident occurs.
Using the IMPACT model, detail each of the six steps that you would use to establish communications with the board, address their concerns and emphasize the importance of law enforcement to the community. The chief and administration have committed to make changes in the department’s policies and training to include de-escalation, crisis intervention, and body cameras for all officers. Part of your mission is to communicate these changed to the new board while establishing trust and transparency.
Preparation
Review the six steps of IMPACT Model from your textbook, Law Enforcement Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management: The IMPACT Model:

  • Identify and manage emotions.
  • Master the story.
  • Promote positive behavior.
  • Achieve rapport.
  • Control your response.
  • Take perspective.
  • Instructions
    Using the IMPACT model, develop a 5–7 page plan for addressing the conflict with the civilian police oversight board, in which you:
  • Define the conflict between the board and the police department.
  • Use the IMPACT Model to address the conflict.
  • Explain at least three initiatives that the department can incorporate to help resolve the conflict.
  • Use five credible, relevant, and appropriate sources to support your writing. Cite each source listed on your source page at least once within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
    • You may use the two required textbooks, Law Enforcement Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management and Community Policing Today, for two of your sources, but must provide at least three additional sources to support your selected initiatives.
  • This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
    The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
  • Review strategies to improve discretionary decision-making

Eight Categories Of Evidence.

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According to the textbook readings for this week, there are eight categories of evidence.

Prima Facie Evidence: Latin

Corroborative Evidence:

Real/Tangible Evidence:

Testimonial Evidence:

Conclusive/Conflicting Evidence:

Cumulative Evidence:

Positive/Negative Evidence:

Hearsay:

 

1. Define each category of evidence and rank these eight categories of evidence in terms of what you perceive as having the most impact on a jury or judge (if a trial by judge).

2. Explain why you gave each category its ranking and give examples for each category of evidence that would be included.