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.
Guidelines for Submission
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.
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