Module Two
Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRJ 101 )
Classroom Version
Introduction – This module outline covers the text book chapters five through eight,
lecture outline, and the SAFMEDS.
Checklist – At the end of this module, you should have accomplished the following:
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Followed and completed the tasks on the lecture outline for this module
including the readings and other links
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Read the text book chapters five through eight
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Completed the SAFMEDS cards for this module.
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If assigned, you have completed your presentation to the class.
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You have completed the Module Two examination.
Lecture Outline
Module Two
Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRJ 101)
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The necessity for the knowledge of civics in the criminal justice system
http://www.abanow.org/2009/08/souter-tells-aba-annual-meeting-opening-assembly-that-
civic-education-is-critical-to-preserving-an-independent-judiciary/
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Town meeting
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Civics education
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Branches of government
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Separation of powers
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Independent judiciary
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Due process and fundamental fairness
Due process covers nearly everything
Due process ensures fairness, not outcome
http://www.findlaw.com/casecode/supreme.html#dirsearch2
http://www.oyez.org/
Miranda v. AZ
Terry v. OH
Coolidge v. NH
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Criminal profiling
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Video
Disorganized killers
Organized killers
Physical evidence and inferences to behavior
Planning crimes and “on the hunt”
Victimology
Joanne the hooker and retrospective reasoning
Watch the psychobabble and mentalism
