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CJA/316: Survey of Criminal Justice

Special Issues in the Subdomains of the Criminal Justice System 

This week’s University Library Resources include videos related to juvenile corrections and improving your writing skills. Consider how you can incorporate these concepts in your final discussion and assessment.

Juvenile Justice

Watch “Contemplating Careers: Juvenile Court Counselor” to learn why a career in juvenile corrections can be rewarding.


Watch “Criminal Justice in Practice: Juvenile Detention.” The scenario illustrates how a probation officer might interact with a repeat juvenile offender.


Watch “Juvenile Delinquent Victimization.” After watching this video, you will understand more about female juvenile offenders and potential strategies for preventing their victimization before, during, and after incarceration.


Watch “Juvenile Justice: The System with Joe Berlinger.” This video examines juvenile sentencing and analyzes the issue of juvenile inmates facing life sentences.


Watch “Juvenile Lifers Ruling Sows Turmoil, Heartbreak.” This video examines disparities in the way court systems across the United States are responding to the US Supreme Court’s 2012 ruling that juveniles convicted of murder cannot be sentenced to life without parole.


21st Century Issues in Criminal Justice

Listen to “Coaxing Cops to Tackle Cybercrime? There’s an App for That” to learn about an innovative pilot program for a phone application that can help law enforcement fight cybercrime.


Watch “Always Vigilant: Intelligence and Hardening the Target” to understand the legal, ethical, and political complexities related to surveilling citizens in the name of criminal justice.


Watch “The View from Law Enforcement” for a close look at strategies law enforcement is using to address cybercrime.


Writing Skills

Watch “The Secret to Business Writing: Crash Course Business – Soft Skills #3” for concepts related to effective writing in the workplace. You will also learn about types of written communication used in most careers.

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