Criminal Justice Degree Blog

Support for Aging Prisoners

2012-02-09T12:03:00.000-08:00

Recent decades have seen crackdowns on crime and drugs in America, in order to keep our streets and citizens safer. Unfortunately, this also means a larger prison population to house, feed, and provide care for. And with stricter sentencing laws, especially the newer “three strikes” laws, an additional result is that people remain in prison longer and the nation is now experiencing

Computer Forensics Careers

2012-02-03T11:07:00.000-08:00

With the widespread technological advances and the exponential growth of the Internet in the last decade, employment opportunities in the computer industry have soared. Of course, with the capabilities of technology and the internet today, new types of crime have soared as well, from hacking and illegal downloading to bank fraud and insider trading. Computers are also being used in more

Homeland Security and Cyber Security

2012-01-27T11:38:00.000-08:00

In the words of President Obama, cyber-attacks are “one of the most serious economic and national security threats our nation faces.” With the advent of the Internet and the exponential growth of both IT and technology in general over the last two decades, a new branch of criminal justice has become necessary: cyber security. The Internet and technology such as GPS-enabled devices and mobile

Private Investigator Detective Careers

2012-01-20T09:04:00.000-08:00

Private investigators come from all walks of life and can earn their qualifications in various ways. The requirements for becoming a private investigator are dependent on state regulations, and often this career requires being licensed in the state after earning education in the field. When considering how to obtain the educational requirements to become a Private Investigator, a

Crime Scene Investigators

2012-01-05T09:03:00.000-08:00

Tweet When a crime occurs, it can shake the security of a community or affect the lives of those living across the globe. The fear of being personally affected by a violent crime can be crippling, but the assurance of a fast response to a crime can do a lot of good in easing the fears of the public. Crimes can range in the difficulty involved with identifying and convicting a suspect,

Computers and Evidence Collection

2011-12-27T06:26:00.000-08:00

Tweet A computer forensics specialist is a member of an important team of investigators that focus on the potential evidence found on computers, mobile phones and devices. Digital evidence has become increasingly important in the evidentiary procedures within law enforcement and judicial systems, with a wide range of applications that can be used to convict or exonerate accused criminals.

Criminal Justice Educators

2011-12-21T06:25:00.000-08:00

Tweet With the field of criminal justice evolving and growing at a rapid rate, the ability to teach the various specializations within the field depends on its instructors and teachers, especially the number of educators available. Throughout the educational world of criminal justice, the right instructors and educators are in demand, especially on a college or graduate school level.

Penologist Criminal Justice Careers

2011-12-15T17:56:00.001-08:00

Penologists are criminal justice professionals that have researched and studied issues within correctional institutes and rehabilitation programs. These women and men are well versed in the law and legal issues that surround prisons and corrections facilities, as well as the management of the prisons and rehabilitation of the criminals within. Focusing directly on the prisoners, a

Mediation in Divorce

2011-12-07T08:39:00.000-08:00

The cost of divorce can, at times, be a deciding factor in the approach to the dissolution of a marriage. Lawyers and attorneys can charge daunting, prohibitive fees that discourage each party from entering into a legal battle over property, alimony, child support or custody, and many couples come to agreements that do not fully consider many of the legal rights afforded under the law of a

Jobs for Corrections Professionals

2011-12-01T18:38:00.001-08:00

Corrections Professionals are an invaluable force in the criminal justice system. These men and women provide a great deal of hands-on and administrative services within jails, prisons and courts, both through monitoring inmates and keeping them safe and secure within the prison community. In addition to the services provided within a prison system, many Corrections Professionals also

Paralegal and Legal Assistant Careers

2011-11-22T09:59:00.001-08:00

As the economic recovery in the U.S. continues to slowly gain momentum, solid and stable career choices are becoming a concern for those graduating from high school and looking toward the future. With the experience of a recession fresh in the minds of those focusing on education and career choices, many fields in criminal justice have become paths to a bright future. Among those choices,

Forensic Science Careers

2011-11-15T05:39:00.001-08:00

Forensic science careers are a constantly growing area of law enforcement and criminal justice. This progression is largely attributed to the advances in technology that help detect, process, catalog and interpret evidence that is found at crime scenes or on computers, in the case of fraud or other “victimless” crimes. A Forensic Science career is a challenging path that can take place

The Toll of Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence

2011-07-22T08:09:00.000-07:00

Tweet Domestic or Intimate Partner Violence affects men and women of all ages, economic status and ethnicity across the world. As one of the least reported crimes, the data that is collected provides a staggering look into the effects of these violent acts that manifest in sexual, psychological and physical scarring. Intimate partner violence not only affects the victim, but entire

Private Prisons in the U.S.

2011-07-20T16:07:00.000-07:00

A prison provides the basic needs to those convicted of crimes, including shelter, food and clothing. The men and women sentenced to these correctional facilities come from all walks of life and “do time” in order to amend for crimes committed, or as a means of providing security to the public by removing criminals from communities. With the current state of overcrowded prisons across the

Kaplan University Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice

2011-07-15T07:12:00.000-07:00

Criminal justice professionals work within a wide range of jobs and career paths, from administration to law enforcement to public policy and beyond. These jobs vary according to law enforcement or investigation organizations, departments and government levels. Criminal justice professionals are relied upon for critical analysis, investigation and data interpretation skills. It is these

What is a Criminologist?

2011-07-12T07:04:00.000-07:00

The study of crime and its effects on the population requires a specialized level of insight and analysis into psychology, sociology and the criminal justice system. Professional criminologists can be found in local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, helping to solve or deter crimes based on evaluations of people, crime scenes and public policy. A criminologist is not necessarily a

St. Joseph University Post Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security

2011-07-07T10:14:00.000-07:00

Homeland Security is a challenging and fast-paced area of the U.S. government that protects citizens, borders and other interests around the world. Homeland security professionals may have military or law enforcement experience and work within the Federal government, protecting the population from terrorism and the catastrophic damage that can be caused by the actions of those wishing to

Drug Courts in the U.S.

2011-07-05T19:50:00.000-07:00

Efforts to reduce crime in the U.S. have recently focused on the rehabilitation of criminals to prevent multiple convictions within the court system. The high rate of repeated non-violent crimes among prisoners with drug-related offenses has inspired the development of drug courts. The idea for these courts originated in Miami in 1989, in response to the growing problems related to

American Intercontinental University Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement

2011-06-30T05:34:00.000-07:00

Law enforcement professionals provide investigation and crime prevention services to the community at large. These men and women can be found working in police departments, public agencies or state and federal government organizations, helping to keep the peace and provide security in communities as well as throughout the world.Law enforcement careers are demanding, requiring the skills and

Kids and Cyber Crime

2011-06-28T07:07:00.000-07:00

Cybercrime can happen to anyone, regardless of location or economic status. It is a form of crime that is easy to commit, with computer screens providing a level of anonymity for criminals to hide behind. From financial fraud and identity theft to cyber bullying, these crimes are the result of adults and children willing to break the law through electronic means for financial or personal

Capella University PhD in Public Safety Leadership

2011-06-24T07:07:00.000-07:00

Hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, terrorist activity and countless natural and man-made emergency situations call for the professional management of crisis intervention risk assessment, evaluation and analysis as well as other emergency, public policy and crisis-related management tasks. When the unthinkable happens, leaders in Public Safety provide the structure, support and answers to

Women, Prison and Rehabilitation

2011-06-22T20:00:00.000-07:00

Ten percent of the prison population is female, an astounding percentage considering that most of those women have children. The rate of incarceration for adult children of prison inmates is higher than that of the non-criminal population. The crisis of women in prison affects more than just those behind the walls and bars of correctional facilities, but also families, relatives, friends and

Walden University Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Computer Information Systems and Security

2011-06-17T09:39:00.000-07:00

Computer and network security are a concern of citizens and businesses across the country. When sensitive data is compromised, the effects can be disastrous, leaving a person or organization to vulnerable to the whims of hackers and cyber thieves. In the criminal justice system, these security concerns can even complicate legal issues and the information used within court systems or public

New Developments in Forensic Science

2011-06-15T17:52:00.000-07:00

Through the use of computers and other technology, advances in forensic science are increasing the capability of law enforcement agencies to provide important physical evidence within court trials and hearings. With this technology, forensic scientists are relentlessly developing new methods, equipment, tools and techniques to detect evidence that links criminals to crimes, as well as help

Kaplan University Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice/Crime Scene Investigation

2011-06-10T10:30:00.000-07:00

Evidence collected from a crime scene, including physical and computer-based evidence, can be instrumental in the prosecution and incarceration of criminals. The methods used in crime scene investigations vary, but the end result is the same: connecting criminals with a crime in order to secure the lives and property of citizens. Professional Crime Scene Investigators are in demand across