LibGuides: CJA230 v1: Module 4

Module 4 Required Resources

Module 4 Snapshot
Module 4 Student Deliverables
Midterm and Final Exams Study Guide
This document contains the key concepts and materials you should be familiar with to prepare for each exam.

Introduction to the U.S. Criminal Justice System
McLean, K., Burke, A. S., Carter, D., Fedorek, B., Morey, T., Rutz-Burri, L., & Sanchez, S. (2019). Introduction to the U.S. criminal justice system. Pressbooks.
Read Chapter 10.
Criminal Justice: An Overview of the System
McKee, A. J. (2023). Criminal justice: An overview of the system (2nd ed.). UAM.
Read Chapter 8.
How to Think About Criminal Justice Reform: Conceptual and Practical Considerations
Kubrin, C. E., & Tublitz, R. (2020). How to think about criminal justice reform: Conceptual and practical considerations. American Journal of Criminal Justice, 47(6), 1050-1070. doi: 10.1007/s12103-022-09712-6
The Current Crisis of American Criminal Justice: A Structural Analysis
Garland, D. (2023). The current crisis of American criminal justice: A structural analysis. Annual Review of Criminology, 6(2023), 43-63.
Advancing Diversity in Law Enforcement
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (2016, October). Advancing diversity in law enforcement.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Criminal Justice Alliance. (n.d.). Equity, diversity & inclusion.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
National Institute of Corrections. (2020-2021). Diversity equity and inclusion.
These four webinars will help you hone your skills related to understanding and respecting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the work place.
Criminal Justice Reform
Equal Justice Initiative. (2024). Criminal justice reform.
Criminal Justice Reform: The Obama White House Archives
The White House, President Barack Obama. (n.d.). Criminal justice reform: The Obama White House archives.
This website contains many helpful resources about former President Obama’s plans and work to advance criminal justice reform.
The Marshall Project: Criminal Justice Reform
The Marshall Project: Criminal Justice Reform. (2024).
This website has an extensive collection of articles to explore as needed.
Rampart Scandal
Bricker, T. E. (2024, February 23). Rampart scandal. Britannica.
The Rampart Scandal and the Criminal Justice System in Los Angeles County
Chemerinsky, E. (n.d.). The Rampart scandal and the criminal justice system in Los Angeles County. Guild Practitioner, 121-133.
Rampart Scandal Timeline
PBS. (1995-2014). Rampart scandal timeline.
Criminal Justice Reform Now
TED. (n.d.). Criminal justice reform now [Playlist].
These six videos explore systemic issues within the American Criminal Justice System. While watching all the videos is not required, they are highly recommended as you begin your program.
Community-Powered Criminal Justice Reform
Jayadev, R. (2018, March). Community-powered criminal justice reform [Video file]. TEDx Binghamton University.

What if Mental Health Workers Responded to Emergency Calls?
Herod, L. (2020, December). What if mental health workers responded to emergency calls? [Video file]. TEDxMileHigh.

Am I not Human? A Call for Criminal Justice Reform
Peterson, M. (2016, December). Am I not human? A call for criminal justice reform [Video file]. TED Residency.