CJ 230 Module Three Practice Activity Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
In this assignment, you will review three scenarios, one in each branch of the criminal justice field: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. You will then analyze the discretionary decisions that can be made to address each scenario.
Prompt
In this module, you have learned about discretionary decisions made by criminal justice professionals. You will now apply this knowledge to analyze the potential repercussions of decisions made in the different branches of the criminal justice system. First, read each scenario in the Module Three Practice Activity Template. Identify the discretionary decision that must be made and the potential options. Next, describe what factors may impact the decision. Then, explain the possible repercussions of each choice, such as potential negative impacts, including the impact of making the wrong discretionary decision in regard to enforcement of law.
Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed for each scenario:
- Identify the discretionary decision and choices.
- Describe factors that may influence the decision.
- Explain possible repercussions of each choice.
What to Submit
This assignment must be completed using the Module Three Practice Activity Template Word Document. Any references must be cited in APA format. See the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.
Module Three Practice Activity Rubric
| Criteria | Meets Expectations (100%) | Does Not Meet Expectations (0%) | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Communication | Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience | Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication | 14 |
| Scenario 1: Identification | Identifies the discretionary decision and choices | Does not identify the discretionary decision and choices | 5 |
| Scenario 1: Description of Influencing Factors | Describes factors that may influence the decision | Does not describe factors that may influence the decision | 12 |
| Scenario 1: Explanation of Repercussions | Explains possible repercussions of each choice | Does not explain repercussions of each choice | 10 |
| Scenario 2: Identification | Identifies the discretionary decision and choices | Does not identify the discretionary decision and choices | 5 |
| Scenario 2: Description of Influencing Factors | Describes factors that may influence the decision | Does not describe factors that may influence the decision | 12 |
| Scenario 2: Explanation of Repercussions | Explains possible repercussions of each choice | Does not explain repercussions of each choice | 10 |
| Scenario 3: Identification | Identifies the discretionary decision and choices | Note: Full answer to this question is available after purchase. | 5 |
| Scenario 3: Description of Influencing Factors | Describes factors that may influence the decision | Does not describe factors that may influence the decision | 12 |
| Scenario 3: Explanation of Repercussions | Explains possible repercussions of each choice | Does not explain repercussions of each choice | 10 |
| Citations and Attributes | Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution | Does not use citations for ideas requiring attribution | 5 |
| Total: | 100% | ||
CJ 230 Module Three Practice Activity Template
Analyzing Discretionary Decisions
Complete the table below by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information.
| Scenario | Identification of Discretionary Decision and Choices | Description of Influencing Factors | Explanation of Possible Repercussions |
| Scenario 1:
Police officers approach a group of minors, ages 14–15, skateboarding in the parking lot of a shopping center. When approached by the police officers and questioned about their identities, several of the minors give a lewd hand gesture to the officers. The police officers have a range of responses to employ, including giving the minors a warning or detainment, or arresting them for trespassing and obstruction of traffic. |
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| Scenario 2:
At a bail hearing, the judge considers the release conditions of an adult defendant charged with assault and battery at a professional hockey game. The defendant has no prior criminal history, but was combative during the altercation and caused some damage to the arena and injury to the complaining witness. The defendant appears remorseful and embarrassed to be before the judge. The judge has the authority and discretion either to set bail, to release the defendant without bail on his promise to return, or to require the defendant to wear a GPS leg monitor. |
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| Scenario 3:
A parolee who was previously convicted of a violent crime broke curfew by 30 minutes, which is considered a parole violation. This parole violation could cause the parolee to return to prison to serve the remainder of his sentence. When the parole agent inquired about the violation, the parolee stated that he had received an opportunity for overtime at his job, which caused him to break his curfew. The parole agent has tremendous discretion over the liberty of this parolee. However, the agent must also take public safety into consideration. The parole agent has the authority and discretion to report or ignore the violation. |
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