CRJ 107 - Survey Crim Justice Agencies

1. Discuss the criminal justice system.
   1. Discuss the functions of the subsystems of the criminal justice system.
   2. Explain the systemic nature of the criminal justice system.
   3. Identify the basic problems of the criminal justice system.
   4. Explain the terminology and the processes of the criminal justice system.
2. Analyze the role of law enforcement agencies.
   1. Examine the nature of the work and role expectations for law enforcement officers at the municipal, county, state and federal levels.
   2. Describe the pressures, conflicts, and frustrations of  jobs in law enforcement agencies.
3. Analyze the role of the courtroom work group.
   1. Identify the role expectations of the court system, to include judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, bailiffs, court reports and clerks.
   2. Describe the pressures, conflicts, and frustrations for members of the courtroom work group
4. Analyze the role of corrections agencies.
   1. Examine the nature of the work and role expectations in corrections, to include institutional positions and community-based corrections positions at the local, state and federal levels.
   2. Describe the pressures, conflicts, and frustrations of jobs in corrections agencies.
5. Analyze the role of members of private security and investigations.
   1. Examine the nature of the work and role expectations for private security and investigations.
   2. Identify the differences between public and private sector positions.
6. Evaluate personal career goals in the criminal justice system.
   1. Evaluate criminal justice internship and career opportunities, career availability and current profession trends.
   2. Define a career plan and goals for criminal justice employment.
   3. Demonstrate effective communication and interview skills.
7. Discuss the salient characteristics and challenges of the various positions in a juvenile institution.