what have you learned that weakens your belief in the U.S. criminal justice system or causes you to question the way it functions?

Discussion Prompt #1 – The Broken Windows Theory in Your Community

The Broken Windows theory is designed to enhance community relationships between police and community members while minimizing and subsequently deterring misdemeanor offenses and other criminal activity. Who developed this theory, and what was the program’s official name?  Would the Broken Windows theory be effective in your community? Explain in detail.

Discussion Prompt #2 – Course Reflection

What have you learned from this course in the past eight weeks that strengthens your belief in the U.S.  criminal justice system?  Conversely, what have you learned that weakens your belief in the U.S. criminal justice system or causes you to question the way it functions?