1. ASHFORD CRJ 301 All Discussion Questions
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ASHFORD CRJ 301 Week 1
Case Law Terms. Provide a comprehensive posting detailing the similarities and
differences of the following case law terms: precedent, stare decisis, and
statutory law. Which of the three, in your opinion, is the most significant aspect of
criminal law? Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support
your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly
resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your
classmates’ posts by Day 7.
Due Process. What is due process and what is its significance to the United
States’ criminal justice system? Your initial post should be at least 250 words in
length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other
scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of
your classmates’ posts by Day 7.
ASHFORD CRJ 301 Week 2
Inchoate Offenses. Provide your opinion of whether or not criminal liability and
punishment for inchoate offenses are “fair” or not. How do the concepts
of actusreus and mensrea fit with inchoate offenses? Should someone charged
with an inchoate offense suffer the same punishment as the primary actors of the
crime? Should people be criminally convicted for the crime of conspiracy where
no underlying crime actually occurs? Your initial post should be at least 250
words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s)
and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at
least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.
Adult vs. Juveniles. Compare and contrast the criminal justice procedures for
adult defendants vs. juvenile offenders. Name and describe at least three
substantive differences. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.
Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other
scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of
your classmates’ posts by Day 7.
ASHFORD CRJ 301 Week 3
Preventing Juvenile Crime. Provide your opinion of the two best ways to
prevent juvenile crime. You can use the article, A National Strategy for Juvenile
Delinquency Prevention, and other scholarly sources to support your opinions.

2. Provide both supportive and contradictory information available in the effort to
prevent juvenile crime. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.
Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other
scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of
your classmates’ posts by Day 7.
Theories of Juvenile Crime. Many theories have been advanced to explain the
causes of juvenile crime. Choose the theory that you think best explains the
causes of juvenile crime and point out both the strengths and weaknesses of the
theory selected. You can choose from the following theories of the causes of
juvenile crime: rational behavior theories, determinism, and integrated theories.
You are encouraged to utilize outside, scholarly research to support your choice,
or even find another theory that you think best explains the causes of juvenile
crime. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your
claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources,
and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’
posts by Day 7.
ASHFORD CRJ 301 Week 4
Juvenile Probation. Analyze both the arguments for and against juvenile
probation. When should parole or probation be available to a juvenile offender
and when should it not? What new policies could be adopted to help ensure that
juvenile probation or parole are successful? Your initial post should be at least
250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s)
and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at
least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.
Juvenile Trials. Compare and contrast the purposes and outcomes of a juvenile
trial vs. an adult criminal trial. Explain the ways in which justice is sought in both,
and provide your personal opinion of whether or not the juvenile trial and
disposition system are the best way to handle juvenile offenders from both a
social and criminal justice perspective. Your initial post should be at least 250
words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s)
and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at
least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.
ASHFORD CRJ 301 Week 5
Juvenile Gangs. Discuss the significance of juvenile gang activity in the United
States and provide your opinion of the most effective means of combating gang
violence. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your
claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources,
and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’
posts by Day 7.

3. Future of Juvenile Justice. Discuss the future of juvenile justice in America. Will
there be a dramatic increase in juvenile crime due to the projected increase in
juvenile males in the next decade? How do factors such as technology, economic
downturns and decreasing school and governmental budgets affect juvenile
justice and the safety of the public? Your initial post should be at least 250 words
in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or
other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least
two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.