Field Experience Paper (CRJ 110)
Due in 7 hours (mountain time) 5:30 pm
Work cited.
2-4 pages
Instructions attached.
M5- Assignment 2: Field Experience
Overview
In this assignment, you have a chance to become acquainted with the field.
Course Competencies
I. Develop an informed understanding of the basic components of justice processes
II. Compare the various goals and perspectives of the criminal justice system
IV. Explain the major theories of crime and criminal behavior
X. Explore future trends in law enforcement, criminal court, and correctional processes
Instructions
Choose one of the following field experiences and complete it before the end of the module:
•Ride along with officer
•Court visit (minimum two hours)
•Cell museum tour (www.thecell.org)
•Jail tour
Then, write a reflection on how the experience related to this class. Include specific theories that explain
what you experienced and any other specific relationships to what you have learned in class and future
trends you see in this field.
Formatting Requirements
• 2-4 pages
•1-inch margins
•11 pt. Times New Roman font
•Double spaced
•Well-written with proper grammar, punctuation, etc.
•APA Style referencing and citations
Deliverable
•Word document – saved as CRJ110_M5_Assign2_firstnamelastname
See the Schedule and Course Rubrics in the Syllabus Module for due dates and grading information.
Transcript
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CRJ110 Module 5 Exploration
Adjudication
Welcome back Rookies!
In this exploration we move away from the heroine murder case to widen our lens on
criminal justice. We explore juvenile justice as well as the war on drugs. You will see
a set of shields in the next screen. Click each shield to gain more details about
juvenile justice and the war on drugs.
Click NEXT to begin.
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Module5
Objectives
Objectives
Compare and Contrast the adult and juvenile system and the different perspectives
and goals of each system
Discuss the legal impact of Court decisions in relation to the juvenile justice system
Discuss the history of drug abuse and anti-drug legislation and its impact on society
Summarize various efforts throughout history to respond to the drug program and
an assessment of each
Module5 Home
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The Case
Case Notes:
This case shocked parents everywhere. The suspect was a “callous liar” and had
been sent to therapy when he was 12 when his parents realized he was viewing child
pornography. He was interested in mortuary science and at one time had convinced
his mother to help him practice restraining someone with zip ties. (Denver Post,
2013)
Evidence details twisted path that led Austin Sigg to Jessica Ridgeway
Crime Scene Photo: The victim, Jessica Ridgeway, was a 10-year-old girl. She
attended elementary school in Westminster, CO. She did not know her attacker,
although he lived a little more than a mile away. (Denver Post, 2013)
Suspect Photo: Austin Sigg, 17, grabbed Jessica as she walked across a street in
her neighborhood and he took her to his home where he raped, strangled her to
death and then dismembered her body. (Denver Post, 2013)
Juvenile Court: The DA bypassed juvenile court altogether based upon the crime.
Austin Sigg’s case was directly filed by the district attorney in adult court.
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_24631031/evidence-details-twisted-path-that-led-austin-sigg
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Juvenile Justice
Colorado Juvenile Courts
Charging Juveniles
In Colorado, you can be charged with a crime starting at age 10. This age varies
from state to state. There are also different methods in which a juvenile can be
transferred to adult court. An example is the Austin Sigg’s case. The first method is a
transfer hearing in which the juvenile judge decides whether to bind over to the adult
court and the second is a direct filing in which the district attorney decides to file a
case directly. In the case of Sigg, the district attorney “directly filed” the case.
Sentencing Juveniles
It used to be common to sentence juveniles to life in prison without parole and this is
documented in the Frontline Special When Kids Get Life. The Supreme Court
ultimately decided this was cruel and unusual punishment.
Juveniles & Parole
If you commit first degree murder in Colorado as a juvenile, you are automatically
up for parole after forty years. This does not mean you will receive parole but you
are eligible for parole. Juveniles are also not eligible for the death penalty based
upon a Supreme Court ruling Roper v. Simmons.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/whenkidsgetlife/
https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/03-633.ZO.html
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War on Drugs
War on Drugs
Strict enforcement
A feel-good approach that has cost a fortune to sustain but that has done little to
reduce the use and manufacture of controlled substances.
An aggressive approach that yields great monetary return but often ensnares truly
innocent property owners.
Crop control
Theoretically a good idea, but in practice more show than substance. Major obstacles
include the inability to overcome the potentially huge profits for farmers of illegal
plants and difficulties involved in getting foreign governments to cooperate in
eradication efforts.
Education and treatment
Seen by some as the key to resolving the drug problem but are inherently long-term
solutions that do little to reduce the problem now.
Legalization or decriminalization
An approach that would likely reduce criminal justice expenditure, with
commensurate expenditure increases for health care and attendant problems. Some
say, however, that the additional costs to society resulting from erosion of the social
and moral fabric would be immeasurable, making this the least attractive strategy.
Interdiction
An almost futile effort to seal the borders of the United States to drug shipments.
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Knowledge Check
Now, let’s check your war on drugs knowledge. Click NEXT to begin.
Question 1
Which of the following is an aggressive approach that yields great monetary return?
Correct Choice
crop control
X
asset forfeiture
strict enforcement
education or treatment
legalization or decriminalization
interdiction
Question 2
Which of the following has created difficulty involved in getting foreign governments
to cooperate in eradication efforts?
Correct Choice
X crop control
asset forfeiture
strict enforcement
education or treatment
legalization or decriminalization
interdiction
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Question 3
Which of the following creates inherently long-term solutions that do little to reduce
the problem now?
Correct Choice
crop control
asset forfeiture
strict enforcement
X education or treatment
legalization or decriminalization
interdiction
Question 4
Which of the following is a feel-good approach that has cost a fortune to sustain?
Correct Choice
crop control
asset forfeiture
X strict enforcement
education or treatment
legalization or decriminalization
interdiction
Question 5
Which of the following is an almost futile effort to seal the borders of the United
States?
Correct Choice
crop control
asset forfeiture
strict enforcement
education or treatment
legalization or decriminalization
X interdiction
Question 6
Which of the following would decrease the costs of criminal justice, but conversely
increase the costs of health care?
Correct Choice
crop control
asset forfeiture
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strict enforcement
education or treatment
X legalization or decriminalization
interdiction
Conclusion
You’re Done!
You’ve reached the end of this exploration. You can review the information by
clicking BACK.
This exploration discussed both juvenile justice by sharing an example of the Austin
Sigg case, as well as discussed the continuing war on drugs.
Use the CRJ Resources link as much as you can throughout this course.
http://ccconline.libguides.com/criminaljustice
- CRJ110 Module 5 Exploration
Module5 Welcome
Adjudication
Module5 Introduction
Module5 Objectives
Module5 Home
The Case
Case Notes:
Juvenile Justice
Colorado Juvenile Courts
Sentencing Juveniles
War on Drugs
War on Drugs
Knowledge Check
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
Conclusion