Cyber-bullying
This assignment exposes students to Cyber-bullying. In this assignment, students are asked to view a video on cyber bullying and respond to two questions related to their jurisdiction's response and laws that are related to cyber bullying.
Students are also asked to identify and discuss initiatives that their school system has instituted to address the issue.
After responding to the questions, students are asked to give their analysis as to whether the feel enough is being done to address the issue, what changes they would make to the law, and how they would respond as a parent.
Part 1: Answer the following questions:
1. What steps have been taken in your own jurisdiction to address cyber-bullying? In your answer, include and cite current laws that have been enacted to address this issue.
2. Identify and discuss school initiatives that address the issue of bullying in schools.
Answers must be at least 250 words.
Part 2: Watch the video on Cyberbullying in the Unit 5 Readings and Resources
After watching the video and answering the bullying questions in Part 1 (above), what are your thoughts? Include:
1. Is enough being done to address the issue?
2. What changes would you make in the law?
3. As a parent, how would you handle the situation if your child was
The victim
The perpetrator
Your analysis must be at least 250 words.
The requirements for your paper are:
250 word (minimum) responses to questions and 250 word (minimum) analysis (500 words total).
Paper should be double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font, APA formatting.
Refer to the grading rubric on the next page.
Be sure to read the grading criteria by which your paper will be evaluated before you write the paper and again after you write your paper.
Case brief on McKeiver v. Pennsylvania 403 US 528 (1971)
McKeiver v. Pennsylvania 403 US 528 (1971) involves the application of due process to a juvenile court proceeding and discusses juveniles right to a jury trial.
Read the McKeiver v. Pennsylvania 403 US 528 (1971) case
You may also research the case.
Brief the case using the 7-step outline in Briefing Court Cases
Summarize the facts of the case in a 200-word summary of the case that includes the issue the Supreme Court was asked to decide on.
After summarizing the case, provide a 200-word analysis of the decision and include your opinion.
Follow the criteria on the grading rubric to get full credit for your case brief assignment. Your analysis is the most important part of this assignment.
The requirements for your paper are:
200 word summary and 200 word analysis (400 words total).
Double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font, APA formatting.
Refer to the grading rubric on the next page.
Be sure to read the grading criteria by which your paper will be evaluated before you write the paper and again after you write your paper.
Case brief on In re Winship, 397 US 358 - Supreme Court 1970
The significance of this landmark juvenile case deals with juveniles' due process rights and proof beyond a reasonable doubt. This case forced the Supreme Court to rule juveniles are entitled to the same due process rights and proof beyond a reasonable doubt standard given to adults.
Read the In re Winship, 397 US 358 - Supreme Court 1970 case
You may also research the case.
Brief the case using the 7-step outline in Briefing Court Cases
Summarize the facts of the case in a 200-word summary of the case that includes the issue the Supreme Court was asked to decide on.
After summarizing the case, provide a 200-word analysis of the decision and include your opinion.
Follow the criteria on the grading rubric to get full credit for your case brief assignment. Your analysis is the most important part of this assignment.
The requirements for your paper are:
200 word summary and 200 word analysis (400 words total).
Double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font, APA formatting.
Refer to the grading rubric on the next page.
Be sure to read the grading criteria by which your paper will be evaluated before you write the paper and again after you write your paper.
Juvenile Justice
Final Course Project
The final paper will be a formal research paper, therefore, it should meet all the APA format requirements including title page, running head, abstract, citations, and works cited formalities as well as all other APA criteria.
Your culminating paper should contain all the elements of a research paper in APA format including Title Page, Body of the Paper, and Reference page.
Through your analysis of the subject you should
demonstrate your understanding of the concepts studied throughout the term by incorporating facts about the juvenile justice system and the societal impact of the topic you have chosen for your final paper.
Topic for Final Project
The topic for your final paper should be chosen and approved by your instructor during Unit 1. Your topic should be an issue in juvenile justice that interests you. A good place to start looking for topics is the index of your textbook.
Technical Requirements of the Final Projects
Project Length and Due Date - The body of the paper must be at least six (6) pages, double spaced, exclusive of the title page, abstract, and references. The title page must include the following information: paper title, name of student, course number and title, and date.
The paper must be submitted in APA Style which means the margins are set at 1" on all sides of the page and that you use Times New Roman 12 point font. Citation format, running heads, works cited, and all other technical aspects of APA Style are factored into grade.