Week 1 Controversies in CJ Assignment – Chapters 1-6!!! NO PLAGIARISM PROFESSOR USES TURNITIN


Choose one of the current controversies discussions in the text book from the list below:

Chapter 1: Is Justice served by our criminal Justice system? pp.15-16

Chapter 1: Is the Media a credible source on crime? pp.17-18

Chapter 2: Should Marijuana be Legalized? pp.36-38

Chapter 2: Should Sexual harassment be identified as a form of Sexual Assault? pp.39-40

Chapter 3: Is White Collar Crime Harmful to Society? pp. 61-62

Chapter 3: Is Violent Crime on the rise? pp. 63-64

Chapter 4: Is there a relationship between race and class and criminal behavior? pp. 88-89

Chapter 4: Does Mental illness cause crime? pp. 90-91

Chapter 5: Are Colleges and Universities the Best Place to respond to Campus Sexual Assault? pp.111-112

Chapter 5: Is Restorative justice an Effective Tool for Victims? pp.113-115

Chapter 6: Are Laws requiring Sex Offender Registries Effective? pp. 131-132

Chapter 6: Should the United States Increase Its Laws About Gun Control? pp. 133-134

Assignment Requirements

  • Take a side either pro or con that you believe is stronger.  Upload a word document with your work.
  • Your assignment should be 750-1000 words and formatted using APA format.
  • At least two sources should be used to support your position (In addition to those provided) 
  • Do some research to add support to position that adds to the sources and information from the text. 
  • Be sure to cite your sources correctly.