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In this assignment, you will explore a criminal justice issue and an associated criminal justice process. You will also consider an application for criminology that is relevant to that criminal justice issue. This assignment consists of two parts: researching a criminal justice issue using scholarly journal articles from the Ashford University Library and analyzing the issue through specific prompts.
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Choose one scholarly or credible source published within the past five years that addresses a criminal justice issue in law enforcement, the judiciary, or corrections, relevant to poverty, unemployment, education, or illegal drug use. Access the Ashford University Library’s database by using the advanced search options, filtering results to the last five years, and combining search terms such as social justice, criminal justice, and one of the specified focus areas.
Review your selected article to identify an issue within the criminal justice system and describe at least one process related to law enforcement, judiciary, or corrections that addresses or influences this issue. For example, you might explore how drug courts function within the judiciary to address drug-related offenses or how community policing strategies impact law enforcement's engagement with impoverished communities.
Additionally, examine an application for criminology relevant to the issue, supported by criminological theory. If the article addresses a specific criminological theory, utilize it; otherwise, refer to resources such as Messer, Patten, and Candela (2016), Salvatore (2017), or Zoutewelle-Terovan and Skardhamar (2016) to support your discussion. For instance, consider how life course theory informs programs like drug courts or diversion initiatives.
Your paper should be a minimum of 500 words, double-spaced, formatted in APA style. It must include an introduction that ends with a clear thesis statement, body paragraphs that thoroughly address the prompts, and a conclusion summarizing your key points. Incorporate at least one scholarly or credible source published within the last five years alongside the course text. Properly cite all references according to APA guidelines, and include a separate references page.
The paper must feature a cover page with the title, your name, course details, instructor’s name, and date submitted. Maintain an academic tone throughout, and ensure your writing is clear, focused, and coherent, demonstrating critical thinking about the criminal justice issue and its criminological applications.