CJ120 project 3 assignment

I. Different cultures’ or subcultures’ views of criminal justice professionals

Include at least three of the following (different from your own background) that are relevant to your community:

1. Native Americans
2. Asian communities
3. Hispanic communities
4. Refugees
5. People of color
6. Undocumented people

Explain the general views that are culturally based.

Describe the reasoning (often historical) behind those views.

*(A paragraph should be devoted to explain each cultures’ or subcultures’ views of criminal justice professionals. Thus, there should be a total of at least 3 paragraphs in this section).

II. Incidents of cultural misunderstanding between criminal justice professionals and civilians.

Address the following in your assessment:

1. Language
2. Religion / beliefs
3. Illiteracy
4. Deafness

*Provide specific real-world examples of incidents for each item listed.

III. Professional practices that may create cultural sensitivity in criminal justice professionals.

Address the following in your assessment:

1. Understanding the public
2. Diversity training
3. Procedural justice
4. Police legitimacy
5. Diverse hiring practices

IV. Best practices to build trust within cultural communities.

Address the following in your assessment:

1. Creating an understanding of the community
2. Transparency
3. Accountability
4. Positive community interactions
5. Visibility