Ethics & Victimology
GRADUATE LEVEL WRITING
The paper should be a minimum of 3 pages of text (doesnt include cover page or reference page). The paper should be double spaced and have margins no larger than 1 inch. Use appropriate APA format for all aspects of the paper. You do not need to include an abstract. Be sure to address all aspects of the assigned question. In order to fully address the question for the assignment, you will need to make reference to the textbook.
You should cite where appropriate within the paper and have a reference page. You may use outside resources to complete the paper, but you are not required to. If you do use outside sources, be sure to cite and reference appropriately. Your grade will be based on both the content and format of the paper. The readings in this module (CHAPTER 2 to CHAPTER 8) covered three basic demographic variables related to crime and victimization: age, sex/gender, and race/ethnicity. After reading this material, identify the two most important issues/problems currently facing our criminal justice system as related to age, sex/gender, or race/ethnicity. Be sure to address why you think these two issues are important and how these issues/problems should be addressed.
Text required: Maguire, M. & Okada, D. (2015). Critical issues in crime and justice: Thought, policy, and practice. 2nd ed.
Readings required:
Chapter 2 – Ethics
Chapter 5 – Victimology
Chapter 6 – Juvenile Delinquency
Chapter 7 – Gender
Chapter 8 – Race
