Instruction
n Week 3, you researched information about race and ethnicity in the courts and sentencing. Based on that, the summer criminal justice program interns are gaining a good understanding of the demographics within criminal justice and the importance of the research. This week, you will review data about race and ethnicity in corrections.
Imagine this scenario: As part of your participation in the summer criminal justice intern program, you have been asked to present on the demographics and disparity of offenders in the courts, probation, corrections, and parole system.
Research statistical sentencing and corrections demographic information. Find data about your local or federal agencies using their websites. Several federal websites are listed in the Resources section below.
Create an engaging 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with examples that:
Describes racial and ethnic group demographic information for your state’s:
Court system
Corrections department
Probation and parole
Describes how biases might affect courtroom proceedings, such as a bail/bond proceeding, pretrial proceeding, first appearance, and legal representation (i.e., having a private lawyer instead of a public defender)
Explains the racial and ethnic disparity found in corrections
Describes the racial and ethnic disparity using the number of people on probation and parole and includes discrepancies in length of time related to each
Provides recommendations on how to address the racial and ethnic disparities in areas discussed
Include comprehensive speaker notes.
Cite at least 1 peer-reviewed reference to support your assignment.
Format your citations according to APA guidelines.
Submit your assignment.
Resources
Federal agency resources:
Demographic Differences in Sentencing
Prisoners in 2018
Probation and Parole in the United States, 2016
Center for Writing Excellence
Reference and Citation Generator
Grammar and Writing Guides
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