Explain the general views that are culturally based

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Assignment: Criminal Law- Project Guidelines

Competency

In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:

Describe how differences in culture impact society's interactions with criminal justice professionals

Scenario

You are in the same role you chose for Project One: Because you did such fantastic work with the training you held for community members and sworn officers, the Civilian Office of Accountability, a local advisory board, has invited you back to report back with specific potential ideas for the location you chose for Project One. The board would like to hear your thoughts on relevant issues, such as how other cultures view criminal justice professionals, and typical types of misunderstandings between such professionals and civilians.

Directions

Suggestions Report

For your report, feel free to take information from any of the module resources, or use outside resources.

I. Describe different cultures' or subcultures' views of criminal justice professionals.

1. Include at least three of the following (different from your own background) that are relevant to your community:

a. Native Americans
b. Asian communities
c. Hispanic communities
d. Refugees
e. People of color
f. Undocumented people

2. Explain the general views that are culturally based.

3. Describe the reasoning (often historical) behind those views.

II. Describe incidents of cultural misunderstanding between criminal justice professionals and civilians. Address the following in your assessment:

1. Language
2. Religion / beliefs
3. Illiteracy
4. Deafness

III. Describe professional practices that may create cultural sensitivity in criminal justice professionals. Address the following in your assessment:

1. Understanding the public
2. Diversity training
3. Procedural justice
4. Police legitimacy
5. Diverse hiring practices

IV. Assess best practices to build trust within cultural communities. Address the following in your assessment:

1. Creating an understanding of the community
2. Transparency
3. Accountability
4. Positive community interactions
5. Visibility.

Reference no: EM133651951

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