CJUS 410
Use proper etiquette in discussion. Quality as well as quantity counts. Present your own opinion on the assigned topic in a 300–500-word thread. Provide at least 1 reference and 1 Scripture in support of your thread.Discussion Board Grading RubricStudent:CriteriaPoints PossiblePoints EarnedInstructor’s CommentsThreadAll key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompts are answered in a new thread that includes 1 reference and 1 scripture.25Major points are supported by the following:· Reading & Study materials· Good examples (pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples are acceptable)· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts)40Proper spelling and grammar are used.25Required word count (300–500 words) is met.10RepliesRequired word count (150–250 words each) for 2 replies is met.5Major points are supported by the following:· Reading & Study materials· Good examples (pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples are acceptable)· Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts)20Appropriate “netiquette” manners are used (for example, no name-calling or labeling another student’s idea a derogatory term, such as “stupid” or “dumb,” even when disagreeing—see Student Expectations).5Proper spelling and grammar are used.20Total150Review the presentations in the Reading & Study folder.“Competing perspectives” in the criminal justice system are discussed, including certain “Biblical Perspectives,” one of which is restorative justice. Restorative justice focuses on restoring the victim by making the offender compensate the victim for the wrong and adding some punishment. Numbers 5:6–7 highlights this principle very well. “Say to the Israelites: ‘When a man or woman wrongs another in any way[a]and so is unfaithful to the Lord, that person is guilty and must confess the sin he has committed. He must make full restitution for his wrong, add one fifth to it and give it all to the person he has wronged” (NIV 1984). There is also a secondary emphasis of reintegrating offenders back into society.The topic of this course is Criminal Procedure. By nature, criminal procedure is “rights-based.” This is because much of the law comes from the Constitution, which was drafted to enumerate the powers of government. This limits government behavior to only those listed powers, but the Constitution also clearly lays out some rights (but not all) of states and citizens, particularly certain criminal procedure rights. As such, it can be said that criminal procedure focuses on the offender’s rights and government behavior.Based on your practical and educational experience, what is the focus of the criminal justice system, restorative justice, or criminal rights? Give specific examples.Can these seemingly competing perspectives be better harmonized? Provide at least 1 reference and 1 Scripture to support your answer.
