Stereotypes
In a 1.5-2 page Essay, please address the following: ◦Compare recent and past depictions of African Americans in films and television shows. Describe at least three of the traditional stereotypes. ◦To what extent have we as a culture moved beyond these traditional stereotypes? To what extent have the stereotypes remained true, either in the media or in law enforcement?
Be sure to address all prompts and cite your sources in APA format. Submit your final draft to the Dropbox by Sunday, 11:59PM (Mountain).
Terrorism and Social Change
Although terrorism and war typically are viewed only in a negative context, consider and discuss some ways in which these human activities may bring about social change in regions and nations. In a 1.5-2 page Essay, address the following: ◦Are there any positive consequences of the war on terrorism? In your response, please give specific examples and cite your sources.
Be sure to address all prompts and cite your sources in APA format. Submit your final draft to the Dropbox by Sunday, 11:59PM (Mountain).
Textbook
Shusta, R. M., & Levine, D.R., (2011). Multicultural law enforcement: Strategies for peacekeeping in a diverse society. (5th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson. ISBN: 9781323278406 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Essay 1
For this week’s first assignment, you will write a 1-2 page essay explaining the process of gang recruitment. Be sure to address all prompts and cite your sources in APA format. This is worth 50 points, so be thorough and give your best effort.
The processes of gang member recruitment and of youths turning to the gang are quite various, as are initiations which can be brutal and highly violent (Delaney, 2013).
Write a 1-2 page paper (not including title and reference pages) that addresses the following: ◦Explain the process of the socialization of a gang member, i.e., recruitment and the brainwashing of new recruits. ◦Include what types of people are most at risk of joining gangs. ◦Detail how risk factors influence youths' decisions to join gangs.
Cite properly per APA in-text and reference list protocols.
Submit your final draft to the dropbox by Sunday, 11:59 PM (Mountain).
Essay 2
For this week’s second assignment, you will write a 1-2 page essay explaining the various organizational structures of a gang. Be sure to address all prompts and cite your sources in APA format. This is worth 50 points, so be thorough and give your best effort.
Underestimating the lure and power of gangs can be dangerous for jurisdictions that do not currently have a gang presence. Gang structure, organization, and hierarchy depend on several factors as detailed by Delaney (2013). Please write a 1-2 page paper (not including title and reference pages) that addresses the following: ◦Explain the difference(s) among the many gang organizations. ◦Explore how gang size factors into organization and hierarchy. ◦Compare and contrast local, regional and super-sized gangs and how law enforcement deals with each.
Cite properly per APA in-text and reference list protocols.
Submit your final draft to the dropbox by Sunday, 11:59 PM (Mountain). Textbook
Delaney, T. (2013). American street gangs. (2nd Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Custom Publishing. ISBN: 9781323244234