Review and critically discuss the article by Kenny, Jack

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1) Review and critically discuss the article by Kenny, Jack: “The Kelo Case:  Taking Liberty with the Takings Clause.”  New American 6/8/2015, Vol. 31 Issue 11, p35-39.  Include class lectures, discussions, and videos.

 

2) Review and critically discuss the problem of “deindustrialization.”  Your answer should be based on a review of the reading byChristopher Swope, “Smart Decline.” You should also include information from the lecture on deindustrialization and the video, “Roger and Me.”

 

3) Review and critically discuss the problem of economic inequality as presented by Joseph Stigglitz (OF THE 1%, BY THE 1%, FOR THE 1%   Vanity Fair, May 2011) and class lectures, discussions, and videos.

 

4) Review and critically discuss the issue of environmental justice (Rachel Morello-Frosch, Miriam Zuk, Michael Jerrett, Bhavna Shamasunder, and Amy D. Kyle.  2011.  “Understanding The Cumulative Impacts Of Inequalities In Environmental Health: Implications For Policy.”  HEALTH AFFAIRS 30, NO. 5 (2011): 879–887.).  Include class lectures, discussions, and videos.

 

5) Review and critically discuss the problem of the U.S. “Military-Industrial complex.”  Your answer should be based on a review of the reading by Brad Plumer and the article, “Ban Nuclear Weapons Now.”  You should also include information from the lecture and video, “Why we fight.”

 

Define what you believe leadership to be in any criminal justice organization.

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CITE AT LEAST 2 SOURCES PER BOARD

 

DISCUSSION BOARD 1  ====350 WORDS

For your thread, answer at least 1 of the following questions of your choice (you can discuss as many as you like):

  1. An issue that will always be of interest to those that manage criminal justice organizations is one of continual hiring. There is always a certain amount of personnel that leave an organization each year, prompting the need for new hires. With this in mind, discuss how the known generational differences might influence the hiring. Also discuss how you believe the different generations will affect the criminal justice organization in which you are employed, provide counseling for, serve as a chaplain for, consult for, are affiliated with, and/or administrate or manage.
  2. Define what you believe leadership to be in any criminal justice organization. Explain how your definitions could best be applied to improve yours or any criminal justice organization of which you have knowledge or have researched in order to answer this inquiry.
  3. What do you believe have been the major changes in human resource management over the years? What circumstances or other intervening items or systems have caused those major changes to occur?

DISCUSSION BOARD 2   ===400 WORDS

Regardless of the philosophical approach one embraces with regard to the criminal justice system (due process vs. crime control, consensus or conflict model, or individual rights vs. public order), the police, courts, and correctional components must operate within a multicultural society; a society that embraces lifestyle diversity.

Beginning with the material conveyed in the assigned reading and presentation, discuss how multiculturalism and diversity impact the application of those philosophical approaches by the criminal justice groups (police, courts, and correctional) charged with achieving justice. Expand upon the provided material with scholarly research to support your position. Finally, integrate within your discussion the impact of a Judeo-Christian viewpoint on the implementation of criminal justice to today’s society.

Government Homework Discussion Questions

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Assignment 2

Ok folks, let’s start connecting the chapter dots…think about the RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE SUBJECTS WE’VE LOOKED AT THUS FAR. This is the part where we pursue the real “political” economic stuff in Chapter 1, and start new things. By now, you should have read the economics sections of Chapter 1 (the first half of the chapter). These sections deal with a variety of pure economics concepts, but they also include some insight about the role of governments—state and local especially. You’re familiar with the phrase—think globally, act locally? Mostly, that idea has related to environmental/green thinking, but I also think it’s very useful to apply to economies. All is intertwined…the states have economic climates, economic sectors, etc, but the marketplace is global. That means what it means…all aspects of economies of scale are global, in the digital-Internet Age. Consumers, as well as labor resources can be found anywhere, depending on the product (goods and services) This means the role of governments at all levels is very, very important. Please do not confuse this idea with governments managing economies—absolutely not. Capitalism in America has no chance of being replaced BECAUSE OF government, not in spite of it. What I mean by this is our national government, especially, has ALWAYS geared its role toward economic opportunity and stabilizing mechanisms over the past 200 years, and my best estimate is that our current challenges are another chapter in this time-honored story. The key is to observe how well governments adapt and respond to the shifting economic climate. To play the most effective role, whether that means to prompt growth, or get out of the way. Sometime that means regulating TO PREVENT, and at other times it means REVISING bad policies or regulations. State and local governments are especially good at this idea, because—like the Frost Bank ad—we’re from here. Often, states are considered “laboratories” for innovation and growth, because the interplay between economic resources, the population, and political culture are on the same page. The challenge at present, in Texas, is that the interplay between economies, populations and political culture has given way to a proscribed set of outcomes, geared for political gain. Time to connect those dots…

Since Texas governor Rick Perry has entered the 2012 Republican nomination campaign in August, a great deal of attention has come to the Texas economy and other indicators.  I thought it may be useful for you to look at employment statistics and other trends, posted by the Texas Comptroller, to get a more enlightened view of things.  A much more telling, or specific story line emerges, with the use of statistics.

Most folks in this day and age are familiar with the notion that numbers, or surveys, etc can be used to “prove” anything–but that’s not a notion one should be satisfied with, because it’s misleading as well 😉  Pure irony always gets a smiley icon from this instructor.

What do you suppose enables the notion of numbers can be used to prove anything? If you’re inclined to perceive that it’s because ofselectivity, or the lack of the “whole story”,  then bells and whistles to you.  Yes, it’s because numbers are being left out--the statistical version of a half-truth.  Propaganda to achieve a desired emotional response, for those who are angry or fearful.  Ugh.

For part 2 of WEEK 2 you are going to summarize Texas economic trends, relative to the the US national averages.  Please access this link:

http://www.texasahead.org/economy/tracking/

and look over, and compare the graphs.  NOTE:  In any comparison, please make sure you have a clear understanding of the differences in what is being compared.  Statistical comparisons should be based on RATES, which means % of change over time.  Rates work in smaller increments with large numbers, ie, the US statistical measurements.  States have smaller numbers, even huge states like Texas & California

OK! summarize the first 10 graphs, by indicating the differences in overall trends, (increasing, decreasing, flat) between Texas and the US average.  That is, indicate the similarities or differences between the two.

Next, please access the file in block 1:  ” Texas Nonfarm Employment”

Look over these data, and summarize the following:

a. What has been the trend in overall employment since 2008?

b. Which employment sector is the largest at present?  Has that changed in the past 3 years?  Why or why not?

c. Which sector lost the most?  Which has gained the most?

: Analyze organizational culture as it relates to the supervision of criminal justice entities.

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CJ345-1: Analyze organizational culture as it relates to the supervision of criminal justice entities.

Before starting this assignment, please take a few minutes and complete the practice learning activity associated with this outcome.

Write a 2-page paper (excluding cover page) responding to the following:

Officer James Armstrong, School Resource Officer at Riverside High School, has discovered spray painted graffiti on the concession stand of the school’s football field. Officer Armstrong has recently attending a Gang Investigation course and recognizes that the graffiti looks suspiciously like gang related artwork. Officer Armstrong alerts the Principal and is informed that similar graffiti is also located in the front parking lot of the school. Several teachers have expressed concern about recent news reports that gang violence is increasing in nearby areas. Riverside has historically been a good school. The school has won several awards for safety and is considered by many in the community an outstanding school. It is a concern to the school, and the community, that the gang violence that has effected the neighboring urban city of Rockville may be spreading to Riverside. Residents are fearful that the historically safe and secure Riverside High School may be under a threat of violence itself.

You are the Chief of Police of Riverside. Using the SARA model evaluate the implementation of a plan to address this issue with the Town Council at its next meeting. Be sure to include an examination of how your own multiculturalism and diversity perspectives may impact the plan elements.

For assistance with this Assignment, refer to Chapter 2 of your text.

(PLEASE NOTE: This essay may require outside research.)