Role of the Criminal Justice Professional

You have learned about the roles, responsibilities, and various career opportunities within the field, and as you explored each career opportunity, you discussed standards, strategies, and professional standards.

For the Unit Assignment, write a 2-3 page essay regarding the role of the criminal justice professional in serving individual and societal needs.

In your paper, identify and describe at least three individual needs and three societal needs and explain the role of the criminal justice professional in serving each of these needs. Provide illustrative examples for each to support your position.

NOTE: This assignment will require outside research (at least two outside resources). You may consult the Kaplan Online Library, the internet, the textbook and other course material, and any other outside resources in supporting your task.