Discussion instructions
Each discussion must be 250 words.
Each discussion question must have two references.
Outside references are all scholarly (peer reviewed journal article, law review) in APA format.
Question 1
(Judge): You are a Judge presiding over the trial of an alleged bank robber, who you know is innocent. However, something terrible in your life has happened: The enemies of the robber have kidnapped your 9-year-old daughter and have held her hostage. You don’t know where she is. The police have tried to locate her to no avail. The kidnappers have left you an anonymous note saying that if you convict the robber, they will set your daughter free. You fear the kidnappers could be abusing or even torturing your child. What would you do?
Question 2
(Ethic of Care): How would you apply the ethic of care approach to policing in a minority neighborhood with a reputation for high levels of crime? Include in your analysis the individual police officers and the alleged suspects as well as the department. Use case studies from the news media if you wish.
Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!
📝 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Understand the Requirements
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Each answer must be around 250 words (about 1–2 well-developed paragraphs).
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Include 2 scholarly references per question.
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All references must be from peer-reviewed journals or law reviews and formatted in APA.
Step 2: Break Down Each Question
Step 3: Research and Choose Sources
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Use your school library or Google Scholar to find:
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Peer-reviewed journal articles on ethics, policing, or judicial decision-making
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Law review articles on ethical dilemmas or care ethics
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Save citation info (authors, year, title, journal, DOI).
Step 4: Write Your Drafts
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Start each response with a clear thesis sentence answering the question.
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Support your points with evidence from your scholarly sources.
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Use APA in-text citations (Author, year) and include a reference list at the end of each discussion.
Step 5: Review and Edit
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Confirm word count (~250 words each).
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Check APA citations and reference formatting.
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Make sure you fully answered all parts of each question.
📚 Helpful Resources
Use these links to find scholarly sources and format your citations correctly:
