CRJS Assignment 4

Instructions
After reviewing the learning resources, complete the chart and find an image that connects to
the criminal justice topics you’ve explored. Summarize the chart contents and their connection
to the image with the goal of synthesizing material. "Synthesis" means combining two or more
things to produce something new. When you read and write, you will be asked to synthesize by
taking ideas from what you read and combining them to form new ideas.

Criteria
● Complete the chart for learning resources in parts one and two and include it in your
post
● Find an image that connects to the criminal topics and include it in your post

● Synthesize the ideas in your chart and image in one of two ways:

● Compose one to two paragraphs that synthesize the contents of the chart

● Record a one-to-two-minute audio or video of yourself discussing the synthesized

● Include MLA style in text citation with the author's last name and page number in
parentheses when integrating a source (Last name #).
● Include an MLA style Works Cited list with the assigned learning resources included at
the end of the post
● Revisit the discussion to read and respond to two classmates
 Select a quote or passage from the Explain how the quote supports the author’s
learning resource that supports the main point.
author’s main point. Paraphrase the
author’s ideas and include an MLA in-
text citation.

Criminal Law ”When the U.S Constitution was ratified In the article, “Criminal Law,” the author’s
in 1787, with few exceptions, it provided main point that she was trying to make is the
Congress only with the power to punish main purpose of the United States criminal law
counterfeiting, treason, “Piracies and system. Some of the main points for the
Felonies committed on the high Seas, criminal law system is to punish individuals who
and Offenses against the Law of Nations” broke the law. The quote exemplifies the true
(Bell 1). purpose of the criminal law system. The quote
gives us a sense on what the main purpose of
criminal law really is.

Criminal Justice ”The network of government agencies In the article, “Criminal Justice,” the main idea
and institutions related to crime and the author is pointing out is the main purposes
punishment is commonly referred to as of the criminal justice system in the U.S
the criminal justice system. Law government. The quote explains the main
enforcement, the courts, and corrections purpose of the criminal justice system is for and
are its major components”(1). how it works. It really shares what it does and
how the government uses it to help with the
various crimes in the U.S.

How Forgiveness ”Forgiveness between individuals is The main point the author is explaining in her
Can Create a supported by every religious tradition, podcast is how by showing forgiveness can
More Justice every philosophic tradition. And medical improve the mental health of individuals who
Legal System evidence now shows the health benefits get arrested and prevent others from
of letting go of grievances and resentment and going down the wrong path.
resentments. As Nelson Mandela led The quote shares on how forgiveness between
South Africa’s transition from apartheid individuals can impact others and is shown
to democracy, he through religious and philosophic traditions. In
explained,”Resentment is like drinking a addition, the final part of the quote means that
poison and hoping it will kill your resentment is basically hoping for others who
enemies”(Minow, 2:39). treat you badly to get hurt the same way you
are hurting.

New Thinking Watkins: “Roca defines its approach as The author’s main point in this podcast is to
Podcast episode “relentless outreach.” The organization explain what people are doing after young
focuses on young people at risk of people go to prison. For instance, many
violence, one individual at a time. The individuals try to rehabilitate those who fell
commitment to them is unequivocal and down the wrong path and started to turn to a
long-term. The model stretches over four life of crime. The quote shares what
years, emphasizing responding to organizations have to help young vigilantes go
 trauma, cognitive behavioral therapy or back to the right path in life.
CBT, and skill-building” (Watkins 1).

In the chart, each of those sources talk about criminal law and justice and the main reason why
the system is around in the U.S. For instance, in the article, “Criminal Law,” by “Bell Jeanie,” the main
point of her article is the main purpose of the United States criminal law system. In the article, Jeanie
exclaims that,”when the U.S Constitution was ratified in 1787, with few exceptions, it provided
Congress only with the power to punish counterfeiting, treason, “Piracies and Felonies committed on
the high Seas, and Offenses against the Law of Nations”(Bell 1). Criminal law relates the laws and
restrictions that the U.S government set up for the consequences and punishments to people who break
those laws. Some of those punishments may include getting fined, community service, probation,
incarnation, or the death penalty. Each of these crimes and punishments gets cataloged depending on
how serious the crime is. The author wanted to share the main importance and common crimes and
punishments that the U.S criminal law system demonstrates.

In the article, “Criminal Justice,” the author’s main point for the article is to explain what the
main purpose of the criminal justice system in the U.S government is. In the article, the author explained
that, “the network of government agencies and institutions related to crime and punishment is
commonly referred to as enforcement, the courts, and corrections are its major components” (Criminal
Justice 1). The article also explained the many consequences and restrictions to individuals for the
crimes they committed. The chart also shared how many organizations and groups try to rehabilitate
people incarcerated so they can live in society with every other human being. Criminal justice explains
how the U.S government system operates on how they deal with terrorists and convicts.

Work Cited
Bell, Jeanine. “Criminal Law.” Gale Cengage Learning, 2016, pp. 418-423,
https://ccbcmd.brightspace.com/content/enforced/119045-BSM28202391/
Criminal_Law.PDF?_&d2lSessionVal=req9l4PdHz9M4ECndRIMZiCsP
“Criminal Justice.” Gale Cengage Group, 2022, pp. 1-3,
https://ccbcmd.brightspace.com/content/enforced/119045-BSM28202391/
Criminal_Justice.pdf?_&d2lSessionVal=req9l4PdHz9M4ECndRIMZiCsP
Minow, Martha. “How Forgiveness Can Create a More Just Legal
System.” TEDWomen, Dec 2019,
https://www.ted.com/talks/martha_minow_how_forgiveness_can_create
_a_more_just_legal_system
New Thinking Podcast. Center for Justice Innovation, 2023,
https://www.innovatingjustice.org/newthinking?
keys=&aof=All&program=&antibot_key=GVr3utOvWUqiiU_t72nFLWYH
Gx04ws5c7dxR35k71Wg

Peer responses
Respond to two or more of your classmates' posts by composing one paragraph OR a one-to-
two-minute audio or video recording. Use the options below to guide your responses:
● Build on something your classmate said

● Explain why and how you see things differently

● Ask a probing or clarifying question

● Share an insight from having read your classmate's posting

● Offer and support an opinion

● Validate an idea with your own experience

● Expand on your classmate's post

● Ask for evidence that supports the post