CJ 230 Module Six Assignment Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
In this assignment, you will explore how laws can limit or rely on discretion, and how aspects of an agency’s culture can influence discretion.
Prompt
In Module Four, you learned about aspects of discretionary laws. In this module, you learned how discretion is influenced by an agency’s culture. You will now apply this knowledge to the topic of domestic violence. This information will help you prepare for submission of Project Three, due in Module Eight.
First, review the Project Three Guidelines and Rubric document and familiarize yourself with the elements of the project. Next, review the Project Three Scenario PDF document that ties directly to the project. Then, research the Rhode Island statutes regarding domestic violence. The following resources will assist you as you begin your research:
- Reading: Title 12: Criminal Procedure, Chapter 12-29: Domestic Violence Protection Act
- Reading: Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Consider how domestic violence laws affect discretionary decision making in domestic violence situations. Also, consider how, as a law enforcement officer, your agency’s culture may affect the discretionary decision-making process in response to domestic violence situations. Use these rubric criteria as headings to format your writing:
Summary of Statute
- In your own words, summarize the Rhode Island Domestic Violence Protection Act. Be sure to properly cite the source in APA style.
Statute and Discretion
- How may the Rhode Island Domestic Violence Protection Act affect discretionary decision making in domestic violence situations?
- Does it limit discretion, or rely on it?
Agency’s Culture
- Describe aspects of a law enforcement agency’s culture that may influence the discretionary decision-making process in domestic violence situations.
Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:
- Summarize the Rhode Island Domestic Violence Protection Act.
- Explain how the Rhode Island Domestic Violence Protection Act may affect discretionary decision making in domestic violence situations.
- Describe aspects of a law enforcement agency’s culture that may influence the discretionary decision-making process in domestic violence situations.
What to Submit
This assignment must be submitted as a 1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document. Any references should be cited in APA style. For more information on APA style, review the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide.
Module Six Assignment Rubric
| Criteria | Exceeds Expectations (100%) | Meets Expectations (85%) | Partially Meets Expectations (55%) | Does Not Meet Expectations (0%) | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Communication | Exceeds expectations with an intentional use of language that promotes a thorough understanding | Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understanding | Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication | 15 |
| Summary of Statute | Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner | Summarizes the Rhode Island Domestic Violence Protection Act | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include additional details or clarification regarding the statute | Does not attempt criterion | 20 |
| Statute and Discretion | Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner | Explains how the Rhode Island Domestic Violence Protection Act may affect discretionary decision making in domestic violence situations | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include additional details or clarification regarding how the Rhode Island Domestic Violence Protection Act affects discretionary decision making | Does not attempt criterion | 30 |
| Agency’s Culture | Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner | Describes aspects of a law enforcement agency’s culture that may influence the discretionary decision-making process in domestic violence situations | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include additional details or clarification regarding aspects of an agency’s culture that can influence discretionary decision making | Does not attempt criterion | 30 |
| Citations/ Attributions | Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with few or no minor errors | Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution | Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with major errors | Does not use citations for ideas requiring attribution | 5 |
| Total: | 100% | ||||