Assignment 2: The Evolution of Probation and Parole

 

Compose an informative essay that discusses the evolution of probation and parole in the United States from inception to current day correctional practice. How has supervision changed throughout history? What factors have brought about these changes? Make sure to include relevant milestones and related shifts in the approach to these sanctions. Discuss the impact of this history to how probation and parole function today.

 

• Your completed paper should be 3-5 pages in length and formatted according to APA guidelines.
• Include a title and reference page.
• Cite a minimum of three sources (including the course text) within the body of your paper using in-text citations where appropriate.

 

Directions

 

In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:

 

• Include a cover page and references page in 10–12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable) 
• Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained 
• Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.) 
• Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful 
• Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics 
• Appropriate citation style should be followed 

 

You should also make sure to: 

 

• Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date 
• Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English 
• Use examples to support your discussion 
• Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cited within the body of your paper using APA format

Could GC be liable to a potential customer injured when she slips and falls on ice directly in front of the entry door while attempting to enter GC public offices during business hours?

 

Internal And External Environmental Analysis

You work for a consulting firm whose primary objective is to help businesses improve their strategic operations. Your firm recently was hired by a newspaper company named Hoosier Media Inc. The client’s print newspaper circulation and subscriptions have declined, resulting in 30% lower revenues over the last five years. Online ad revenues have increased but currently account for just 5% of the company’s revenue. You have been tasked with providing a comprehensive internal and external analysis to help the firm improve its business operations.

 

Create a 700- to 1,050-word analysis that includes the following: 

 

• Identify economic, legal, and regulatory forces and trends.
• Critique how well the organization adapts to change.
• Discuss the primary internal organizational considerations.
• Discuss the primary external organization considerations.
• Identify the major issues and/or opportunities the company faces based on your analysis.

 

Current Events Related to Strategic Management

 

 

 

Research and find 2-3 topics in current news/events
and be prepared to explain the event/news item and its relationship to
the material that we have covered in the course.

 

 

 

Review papers, magazines and news feeds
to bring potential items for the to discuss and decide on the
topics. You should then put together a slide on each item which
describes the event and demonstrates how it would impact strategic
management planning processes.

 

 

 

Must be in APA format

 

 

Case 1 Questions: Tim and Brad Larsen (On Canvas)

1. Please recount (list) Tim and Brad’s skills in running/managing/starting a company.
2. What other skills/competencies might Tim and Brad consider adding to their team?
3. What has the purpose of including Kent Brown in the search process?  
4. Given Tim’s and Brad’s skills and desires under which competitive strategy are they more likely to flourish? (Differentiation, Cost Leadership, or Niche/Focus)
5. From Tim and Brad’s perspective which of the four companies would you choose to purchase?  Why?  Remember to consider both their selection criteria and specific business and market conditions.
6. What are the key factors that led you not to choose the other three?  Remember to consider both their selection criteria and specific business and market conditions.

 

Assignment 1: Assault in the City: Testimony

Tasks:

 

Assist Dr. Johnson by helping her to prepare for testimony on the basis of the vignette.

 

Address the following points in the testimony:

 

• Dr. Johnson needs to be conversant in the literature detailing the reactions of victims to sexual assault, including psychological and behavioral reactions.
• Dr. Johnson also needs to be prepared to present evidence on how many women did not report sexual assault and the various reasons they fail to contact the police.
• She also needs to discuss with the prosecutor the pros and cons of asking these women to appear on the witness stand and testify.
• All of her testimony must be supported by the empirical literature.

 

Follow APA guidelines for citing sources.

Business Laws And Ethics

Myra owns a house which she advertises for sale for $400,000. On May 1, Nic offers Myra $380,000 for the house. Myra does not reply immediately, but on May 5, Myra delivers to Nic at his office a form that includes additional terms for the sale of the house, but does not state a price.

At 9:00 a.m on May 6, Nic signs the form from Myra and gives it to Odell, his administrative assistant, with instructions to mail it to Myra. Odell does not mail the signed form on May 6. At 10:00 am, May 6, Myra calls Nic to say the deal is off.

May 7, Odell mails the form signed by Nic to Myra. When Myra receives the signed form from Nic, she refuses to sell the house to him. Nic files a lawsuit against her for breach of contract.

1. Which contract law applies to this case: UCC or common law and why? Provide your analysis of each contract law and why the one you selected applies.
2. What is the court likely to rule on the breach of contract claim? And why?

 

Describe the challenges faced by US Customs and Border Protection agents attempting to secure the border

Assignment Instructions

 

Respond to the following short essay questions. You are to prepare and submit your midterm assessment in a Microsoft word document and submit as an attachment. Use proper APA for citations and format, which includes using Times New Roman (Font 12).  State each topic question followed by your response in paragraph form.  Your response to the questions combined should be at least 4-6 pages double spaced.

 

You should be using outside resources. Please keep in mind that even when you paraphrase, you must properly cite. What I am looking for here are your own thoughts and opinions that demonstrate your understanding of the topics and the course materials supported by peer reviewed or official documents (such as national strategies). When you submit your midterm (word document) for grading, it will automatically be submitted to Turnitin.

 

Answer the following questions:

 

1. Describe the challenges faced by US Customs and Border Protection agents attempting to secure the border. Be sure to include:
   1. What is the functional equivalent of the border?
   2. What is the Fourth amendment exception as it pertains to border searches?
   3. How are seizure statistics used to justify the mission of border security? Should they be?

Chapter Summaries

An important skill to develop as a legal scholar is the ability to summarize the main points of lengthy, detailed information. For this assignment, read and condense Chapters 18, 19, 20, and 21 of your textbook into a one (1) to one and one-half (1 ½) page overview that highlight the main points of each chapter.

 

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

 

1. Summarize each chapter into a one (1) to one and one-half (1½) page document.
2. Assess the material in each chapter and prioritize at least four (4) of the most salient points.
3. Justify how you made your selections.
4. Create an instructional approach for each chapter as if you were teaching this material.

 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

Public And Private Police Partnership

Chapter five of the text lists four types of private policing. Select one of the four types of private policing and answer the following questions:

 

1. What brought about the need for this kind of policing?
2. Does this type of private policing do a better job (for its intended purpose) than what could be done by the public police? If so, how? If not, why?
3. How can the public police and private police form a partnership that would make policing in this area even more effective?