... Reflection Paper Law Enforcement: Modern law enforcement is based on established guidelines to maintain trust and peace. Our early history was marred with civil unrest and growing crime. In 1965 President Johnson “officially launched the establishment of the President’s Commission of Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice” (Hendrix, 2013, p. 7). Much of the law enforcement practices we use today are “closely modeled after British counterparts” (p. 116). As stated in our “Biblical Principles of Criminal Justice” article, “the more self governing we are … the more freedoms we will possess” (Fisher, 2015, slide 20). There have been many enhancements made to our modern law enforcement, such as the use of DNA, fingerprints and scientific technology. The Courts: 1 Corinthians 6:1states, “If any of you has a dispute with another, do you dare to take it before the ungodly for judgment instead of before the Lord’s people?” (NIV). Originally courts were the established location to gather the most up to date information on events in the local communities. Additionally, the court “served as a meeting place for religious services, dances … as well as fulfilling its primary function as a place for the dispensation of justice” (Hendrix, 2013, p.199). As the towns grew larger, the role of the courts became more specialized to meet the needs of justice. This separation has not always...
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...Through SOCL 3100, I completed a civic apprenticeship with Otterbein University’s NEW Office of Social Justice and Activism. With the director of the OSJA (Office of Social Justice and Activism), we worked together to design a program to replace their Tunnel of Oppression that they could no longer hold. Together, we created a weeklong event consisting of five different presentations focusing on different subjects. Our event was, Social Justice Week. My responsibility was to think about different subjects we could cover, and find different departments or speakers we could get to present and reach out to them. The topics we covered were Gender Diversity, Poverty and Class, Being an Ally, and Social Justice for the Deaf. We had the Women's, Gender...
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...Dale T. Snauwaert The University of Toledo Dale.snauwaert@utoledo.edu This essay explores the importance of philosophy for the study and practice of education in a democratic society. It will be argued that at its core education is a normative enterprise, in that it is driven by fundamental social values as well as the imperatives of social justice. These values and imperatives powerfully shape every dimension of educational theory, policy, and practice. From this perspective, education requires a normative frame of reference. Democracy, understood as not only a political system but more fundamentally as a way of life grounded in specific values and principles, provides a powerful point of reference. At the heart of democracy is the value of liberty, understood as self-determination. Self-determination requires that there should be careful reflection upon and rational deliberation concerning social values and, in turn, the imperatives of justice that inform the purposes and practices of education. It will be argued that philosophy constitutes a mode of inquiry and a discipline that enriches the capacity for reflection and rational deliberation, and hence it is essential for both democracy and the study and practice of education in a democratic society. Education as a Normative Enterprise There are a number of ways in which education is normative. While what follows is not an exhaustive list, it is arguably sufficient to demonstrate the normative nature of education...
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...Thus, exploring the ancient Israelite law codes amidst the background of ancient Near Eastern law collections interspersed with theological reflections on God’s justice and loving kindness could offer pathways towards caring and protecting those in vulnerable positions in our modern society: the poor women and children, religious and racial minorities, minority women and children trafficked into sex, immigrants, and refugees or even the sickly elderly next door or any unknown other that we encounter daily. How are we to treat them? How are we to express our compassionate care. Such questions point as on how Micah summarized these ancient Israelite law codes in one verse: “…What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:9, NRSV, bold mine). Additionally, it directs us to the simplicity of Jesus summarization of these ancient Israelite law codes: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself” (Mt. 22:38-9; Mk 12: 30-1; Lk....
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...that human beings, us, are made in the very image of God. Psalm 139:13-19 “…for I am fearfully and wonderfully made…” a. Abortion destroys and interferes with the work of the Lord. b. Abortion disannuls the plan of God. c. Concluding with the thought of ‘Children are a blessing from the Lord”. III. Main Idea #2 Exodus 20:6 The Bible repeatedly condemns the killing of the innocent. It is an act of murder which goes against one of the commandment of the Lord. “Thou shalt not kill”. Deuteronomy 27:5 The shedding of the innocent blood a. Abortion promotes killing. b. Abortion promotes child abuse. c. Abortion devalues life. IV. Main Idea #3 Isaiah 30:18 The Bible talks about a God being a ‘God of Justice’. a. The Bible said that we are to love unconditionally and show compassion. b. Abortion shows a lack of natural affection and faith in God. c. How can you kill without caring? d. How can you kill someone and think nothing of it? e. God has given us life so only He has the right to take it away. V. Concluding Statement In conclusion, there are no justifications that would disprove that abortion is not equivalent to taking the life of the innocent. (Elaborate further on this statement) ABORTION, AN ACT OF MURDER Abortionists are guilty of taking the life of an innocent, unborn baby prematurely;...
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...gradually gaining some popularity in consideration of the recent times, especially in this ‘postmodern’ era, where society is becoming more open to the discourse and discussion of the deconstruction of our many traditional and long established components of civilization, such as our typical ‘correctional’ establishments, or prison facilities (Davis 2000). In fact, there is already what is commonly referred to as the ‘prison abolition movement’ which is a collective, but not necessarily organized, worldview that is inclined to subscribe to the belief that a society can function better without prisons, and without prisoners thus. This position is backed up by a comprehensive set of criticisms against the modern form or structure of the criminal justice mechanism, which is argued to be predominantly predisposed allow racism (Davis 2007), sexism and reinforcement of the disadvantages of being part of the lower economic class of the society. More importantly, the anti-prison discourse argues that the prison system is an ineffective and costly means of preventing crime and rehabilitating the criminals, and thus goes to advocate alternative forms of Penalty such as those related to community service. Such a worldview is believed to have at least influenced the change in correctional policies of state governments in the last half decade, probably in...
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...Prepare your reflection essay (suggested length of no more than of 3 pages) of the values and ethics of a public policy issue by doing the following: 1. Analyze a health or nursing profession public policy issue that impacts a group of people and requires a policy change. a. Discuss why you selected this public policy issue. Note: If you select a local policy, be sure your discussion reflects how the policy will affect more than a single unit, department, or organization. b. Discuss the relevance of the public policy issue to the health or the nursing profession, using two pieces of academically appropriate literature from the last five years. c. Describe the financial impact of the public policy on an organization or on a community. 2. Analyze how your values impact your position on the public policy issue. a. Discuss the ethical principle (e.g., autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice) or theory that underpins your perspective. Prepare your reflection essay (suggested length of no more than of 3 pages) of the values and ethics of a public policy issue by doing the following: 1. Analyze a health or nursing profession public policy issue that impacts a group of people and requires a policy change. a. Discuss why you selected this public policy issue. Note: If you select a local policy, be sure your discussion reflects how the policy will affect more than a single unit, department, or organization. b. Discuss the relevance of the...
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...Assignment: Write an essay (700-1000 words) in which you analyse and interpret the short story Poetic Justice. Your essay must include the following points: • A characterization of Jed Cunningham • The narrator’s image of herself • The significance of their youthful relationship • Comment on the language and the point of view • The theme(s) • The title Text: Poetic Justice, a short story by Diana Appleyard, published in Days of Wine and Roses, Black Swan, London 2004. Poetic Justice Emil Lindgaard Nielsen The short story pivots around a mature woman whom recently discovered a social network for her old school, in which people tend to post descriptions of their current lifestyles. This makes her reminisce of old days and in particular her old boyfriend, Jed Cunningham. Jed was a rather odd fellow, who didn’t have intensions to stand out but somehow never seemed like everybody else. He was tall, with thick black hair, blue eyes, pale skin, broad shoulders and a mouth with a constant sardonic smile. He was smart, cynic and seemed ready to or already had entered adulthood. The curse of him not being capable of doing expected things caused him into living on a remote island by himself. The narrators saw him as a bit of a hipster, embracing the lifestyle of carpe diem, way before everybody else. Her perception of herself is at first rather negative. When she first thinks back on her youth, she isn’t pleased with her current body. Her stomach extends over her waistband...
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...A Review of “Vocation of the Business Leader- A Reflection” By Jessica Pellicane The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (PCJP) is a Catholic-based organization whose main role is to conduct action-oriented studies with an aim of promoting international justice, peace, and human rights from the perspective of the Roman Catholic Church. The ‘Vocation of the Business Leader- a Reflection’ is a report on a seminar entitled Caritas in Veritate: The Logic of Gift and the Meaning of Business that was held in February 2011 at the PCJP. The report highlights the practical guiding principles for business men and women on Christian practices in the contemporary economic and financial world. It also acts as a handbook to be utilized by professors to instruct students in schools and universities on ethical dilemmas and good business practices. The report emphasizes the need for human dignity and service to the common good in business practices. It is generally meant to enable Christian business people to overcome the challenges presented by different unique circumstances in the corporate world and strike a balance between Christian faith and contemporary business practices. This is explored through three stages including seeing, judging and acting. The report suggests the proper functioning business markets and economies focused on serving the common good greatly contribute to both material and spiritual well being in the society. Moreover, good management practices...
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...CJ101 Introduction to Criminal Justice Westwood College Career Option Overview Information Law enforcement Policing is the career position in law enforcement that I will like to achieve. Police duties are to pursue and apprehend individuals, issue citations or give warnings, maintain order and records of crimes, patrols and respond to calls for service, direct traffic at the scene of an accident and give first aid to an accident victim. (Bls.2020-11 Edition) The daily work of the police varies with the local, state, or federal agency that they may be working with. Regardless of their job duties or location, all police officers are to write reports and maintain records that will be needed if they have to testify in court. Every officer has a specific jurisdiction and enforcement responsibilities. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, “police officers work with special units, such as horseback, bicycle, motorcycle, or harbor patrol; canine corps special weapons and tactics (SWAT).” (2010-11 Edition). The educational requirements of this position, range from a high school diploma to a collage degree or higher. The candidate must also be U.S citizen, and usually at least 21 years or older. This is an entry-level position that can be applied for while in school with some agencies. There is also an additional training required in the police academy which is often for a period of 12 to 14 weeks after graduation. According to discover policing...
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...The Eucharist and Social Justice Margaret Scott begins The Eucharist and Social Justice by identifying the Eucharistic community. The Eucharistic community is one that includes all people. It is made up of both “saints and sinners” as well as both “priests and prophets” (2,3). Embracing all the children of God, it is a community that perceives all as equal and hungers for justice and His kingdom. Its celebration is not separated in culture, yet its many celebrations around the world are fused to form one Eucharistic vision of all people. Within the Eucharist lies a message of inclusion, and it provides insight for the world today. The Eucharist is a solution to the exclusion found in economic globalization and the unfairness of international trade. By promoting economic inclusion, developing countries are given the chance to “trade themselves out of poverty rather than live on handouts” given by wealthier, larger countries (12). The Eucharist also critiques exclusion and marginalization in structures such as the United Nations, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund by promoting the inclusion and equality of all smaller parts of the world. Finally, the Eucharist addresses world poverty by encouraging the collapse of barriers separating the rich and poor. The Eucharist gives us the opportunity to reflect on ourselves and challenges us to focus on our own contributions to the Eucharistic community. It offers an opportunity for reconciliation to build relationships...
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...Occupational Justice through Service-learning Hansen (2013) explores the concepts of occupational justice and injustice and how service-learning allows students to demonstrate an understanding of these concepts. Occupational justice is a concept that is taught through books and articles throughout occupational therapy education. The concept of occupational justice can transform occupational therapy practice in both traditional and non-traditional populations. Occupational justice provides a framework where humans are seen as occupational beings who need and want to engage in doing, being, becoming and belonging (Hansen, 2013 and Vroman, Simmons, & Knight, 2010). To have just practices, being able to recognize occupational injustice is important....
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...Office of Human Resources Diversity & Inclusion Activities Diversity and Inclusion activities are simple ways to get people talking and listening to one another. It is only through understanding each other that we truly gain knowledge and can move forward together. While we can’t always walk in someone else’s shoes, we can take the time to inquire about how the shoe fits and if its path is smooth or riddled with pebbles. Social Justice • PO Box 6031, 412 Knapp Hall • Morgantown, WV 26506 • 304-293-8948 http://socialjustice.ext.wvu.edu/ Objectives Office of Human Resources There are many reasons you may choose to use and icebreaker or activity: to warm up or relax your group, to bring your group back together after a break or intense session, to introduce the next segment or to present your group with challenges that, as a team (together or divided into small groups or teams), your group must either overcome or address. Age & Appropriateness Icebreakers and activities are adaptable to your group and situation. When considering an icebreaker or activity, be sure to keep specifics about your group in mind, such as age and meeting focus. Please don’t overlook an icebreaker or activity because you think the group is too mature for it. Many groups, once aware that it’s ok to relax and have fun, will enjoy the experience of “being able to let go,” if only for a moment. Icebreakers Icebreakers are exercises that are intended to help a group of people begin the...
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... SOSC106 Reflection Paper/Assessment on the film entitled “Double Jeopardy” The truth is unassailable. It may be worn down by the vile haze of this world and smote by all forms of injustices that man created for his own tragic plight- but at the end of the day- it prevails and unleashes a reverberation for the whole cosmos to make it known. This is evident in the film for it rendered that truth begets justice. Justice might be a fairytale that is deemed to be unviable for a distraught woman like Elizabeth Parsons, having convicted of a crime unimaginable beyond her sanity. Her life might took the 180-degree turn despairingly, but it also revolve drastically consenting her to winch up justice with her own hands and get her back on her feet- taking what are rightfully hers. Thanks to the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution which states that "Nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb…", her long-time thirst for the verity was quenched and she has found new freedom. Indeed, she has been through the hardest ways and tightest spots to say that justice is served. On the other side of the story, appealing from what is reel to what is real- What are the odds that await those ill-fated ones convicted with the crimes that they never did? Not all people are as determined and fortunate as Elizabeth who managed to make justice resurface with her own initiative and...
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...sings its song of death, and as the newborn opens its eyes it sings its song of life. These are the songs of joy and sorrow wisdom and learning all will strike you deep within, all will strike you deep within, all will help you learn, if you will but stop and listen to the song within. Pain We stand in the winds of confusion and know not the Way. As the world swirls around its hive of doings, each heart set upon its elected course. We look upon the sorry at heart and see injustice piled upon the sway of malice, the ship of dreams set upon the sea of hope to be crushed again upon the rock of wickedness. From this vision of misery and injustice is my heart hardened with anger and vengeance, drawn like a bee to the sweet scent of justice. Just once for justice must I act and closer does the spider draw me to its web. The web of malice has my heart and so I must cast upon the sea of hope my anchor of perpetuity and close my vision to injustice and brutality. As the lash of anger frays my heart I turn and look for the Self-deceit behind my anger. I look upon my Self-deceit with naive ambivalence and sail unto the deep ocean of dreams, charting a course away from the island of judgment and the bay of iniquity. Eyes reborn in Impeccable Devotion, my heart knows that forgiveness, like judgment, is not mine to indulge. Self’s Three Deceits Self-deceit is the process where reflective awareness rationalizes one’s beliefs and actions, often in spite of opposing evidence and logical arguments...
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