Transitioning from cybersecurity to physical security, this module examines how our nation’s critical infrastructure is affected by the vulnerable cyber technology that controls its daily functions. In his 2012 Defcon 20 cybersecurity conference presentation, Dan Tentler, founder of the San Diego-based information security consulting firm AtenLabs, shared screenshots of dozens of connected devices he could […]
Watch a TED talk that is at least 10 minutes long on an environmental issue of your choice. Hopefully, you can find one that is related to the campaign you have already been researching. You need to share a link to the TED talk with me. You may use any of the creative formats below […]
If you were the state epidemiologist and it was suspected that smoke from the local toy factory was connected to adverse health outcomes among the town’s residents, what type of cohort study would you conduct to further investigate this concern? Why? What limitations exist in your choice of study? Remember to cite sources where necessary. […]
1. Case Study: Auctions and Dynamic Pricing Overview There are many types of auctions, each with strengths and weaknesses in uncovering the value of an item. Auctions are widely used in finance, e-commerce, and e-games. They are also widely used to generate revenue for not-for-profit organizations. The following video describes auctions as price discovery mechanisms: […]
Environmental Criminology and Crime Prevention aim to prevent crime, not to cure offenders or reform society. It is based on three contingent propositions: Crime is best understood as an interaction between the offender and the immediate environment.
Why is an understanding of addiction and addictive behavior important for criminal justice professionals? How would you describe the difference between addiction and addictive behavior? What type of counseling plan would you develop for an offender who suffers from addiction and addictive behavior and has experienced physical and emotional trauma in his or her life? […]
How would you describe the difference between addiction and addictive behavior? What type of counseling plan would you develop for an offender who suffers from addiction and addictive behavior and has experienced physical and emotional trauma in his or her life? How could you help them set goals and develop a plan that will create […]
Discuss the concept of refutability in terms of Anna Freud, Jung, and Adler. What are the main differences between Freud’s and Adler’s theories? Freud believed instinctual forces drove humanity whereas Adler believed people can and do make conscious decisions. A primary difference in therapies was Freud’s focus on the narrow scope of early childhood and […]
Create a proposal for a new crime prevention program that targets juveniles and determine how you will evaluate its effectiveness. In the analysis of how your program will deter juvenile delinquency, you will want to use data from your three comparison programs (D.A.R.E, G.R.E.A.T, and Citizens academy) to support your new program. For example, how […]
Describe times governments have committed crimes such as terrorism and genocide. What was the alleged motivating factor for the crime(s) of terrorism and or genocide? Did the state face any punishment for its action? If so, what was the punishment?
