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Bernard B. Kerik offer a sobering view of the criminal justice system. Even Kerik, a veteran of several conservative administrations, notes that his experiences in prison convinced him that prison does little to rehabilitate prisoners, only hardens them. He also notes that the presumption of prosecutors in the criminal justice system is that offenders are guilty, not innocent until proven guilty, and this often results in violations of defendants' rights. After his own corruption scandals, Kerik takes a more chastised and compassionate view of individuals who commit crimes, noting that many of them have grown up in environments which have set them up for failure, not success. However, as the title of the article indicates, Kerik is also seeking to capitalize upon his former reputation as a criminal justice professional as well as the knowledge he has gained from an insider's perspective as an inmate, indicating that to some degree his actions may be viewed as self-serving rather than altruistic. Unlike many people in prison, Kerik's crimes were not a result of social disadvantages or mental illness but rather the fact that he exploited his privileged position.References
Kilgannon, C. (2014). Kerik, out of prison and more subdued, seeks to rebuild his reputation. The New York Times. Retrieved...
When Mickens was a young man he was a successful drug dealer. He also showed a considerable entrepreneurial spirit, opening up a number of businesses which he used for the purposes of money laundering and, he said, to better the community where they were located. During his twenty years in prison, he gained an interest in physical fitness for the disabled. After being released, he used the entrepreneurial skills he had honed as a drug dealer for a higher purpose, creating a fitness business that catered to older adults. Mickens' example highlights how many criminals' experiences may not necessarily be evidence of a bad character, but rather their circumstances. It also highlights how educational initiatives and support can enable society as well as released offenders to benefit from their untapped skills. Today, Mickens has a loyal following of clients and few can believe that he lived the life he did before prison.
Ethical Issues Conflicts of Interest Conflict of interest emerges when an inividual in power uses their position to exploit situations to their advantage. For instance, if a law firm attempted representing the same couple in a divorce case (Legal Dictionary, 2018). Conflict of interest is a manifestation of structural failures of any society. The practice touches on a wide range of societal elements, including legal, political, and administrative aspects. Once public officers
Discussion 1 Considered policies and programs 1. Criminal Justice system: Impact caused by a lengthy criminal justice system on crime suspects 2. Border Control Program: Significance of enhanced boarder control in preventing crime, drug trafficking and counterfeit goods 3. Innocence Program-Suspect Conviction processes: Consequences of wrongful conviction of inmates and measure needed to alleviate wrongful convictions Impact of relevant political and ethical issues associated with the program evaluation The criminal justice system has many good but
The Vietnam War was a turning point in the Army's growing realization that senior military leaders, and not just political leaders, had a responsibility to be able to speak to soldiers, to the American people, and to the press about ethical issues. The Professionalism Study of 1970, examined institutional systems and requirements for success in the Army, attitudes and values of senior officers, and tasks for the 1970s. One of
If a client is determined to be unfit to plead, and mental health issues result in the special category specification, involvement from various mental health professionals is required to determine if and when that inmate may be fit. Works Cited Prison Legal Service (2012). Classification: special category and major offenders, Retrieved 17 February 2012 from http://prisonerlaw.org/prisoner/index.php?option+com_countent&view=article&id Career in Corrections Today As with many other careers, there are a host of factors to consider when
It is difficult and almost impossible to determine whether or not punishment is effective, considering that it can actually influence felons to adopt harsher attitudes with the purpose of getting revenge for being punished. The idea of capital punishment is especially controversial, as there were a series of cases throughout history involving such measures being taken for crimes that were not necessarily severe. As a consequence, some individuals did not
MSW college Addressing internalized oppression as a presenting problem Understanding and significance The domain in which social workers practice and the outcomes achieved therein are hence-based essentially on the relationships forged and nurtured, irrespective of any interceding elements or theoretical methodology being followed. Social workers often face queries on ethical and moral grounds, specifically when faced with the power transactions that pervade within communities; that more often than not are in contrast