Part A:

The author talks about "Considering the Consequences" and "The Importance of Character."

The author talks about "Considering the Consequences" and in Chapter 12 talks about "The Importance of Character." Your assignment is to read Chapters 11 and 12 and write a critical response on the relationship of civilian review boards to ethical oversight in the criminal justice profession. In addition to providing research on this topic, you are to integrate the Saint Leo University core value of responsible stewardship into your response. We know that the criminal justice practitioner must be a responsible steward over the citizens that they protect, in whatever discipline or position they work. Therefore, integrating this core value will be significant to the protection of society. Your response must be supported by additional research and written at a graduate level.

Part B:

We will be looking at another side of the criminal justice system. We will be looking at a prosecutor in North Carolina. There has been much written about the Duke University Lacrosse case. You can find more about this case but these two will get you started.

Read, "Prosecutor in Duke Case Faces Ethics Complaint," by David Barstow and Duff Wilson.
Read, "Prosecutor Asks State to Take Over Duke Case," by Duff Wilson.

These articles can also be accessed in the Webliography.

After reading the articles, share your thoughts about this case.

You might also check the American Bar Association site for a code of ethics (though each state might be a little different). Also, see the New York Times and any other articles you find important.