Louis Howell Jr

Broschiertes Buch

Racial Disparity in America's Criminal Justice System

Beschreibung

Essay from the year 2012 in the subject Sociology - Law, Delinquency, Abnormal Behavior, grade: A, , course: Issues In Diversity, language: English, abstract: Overrepresentation of minorities, particularly Blacks continues to be a persistent problem in our society. The Black race has made tremendous leaps and bounds in our efforts to achieve equal treatment and opportunities in these United States of America, the fact that we have a black president serving his second term in office speaks volumes about the progression the black race has made. However, the racial disparity that exists in our criminal justice system continues to be a complex problem that plagues the black community. The disproportionate arrest and incarceration of minorities has without question weakened and undermined the black community, family, and neighborhood. In this paper the meaning of racial disparity will be defined and it will also discuss the impact of racial disparity. The paper concludes by discussingstrategies for reducing racial disparity.

Autor

My name is Louis Howell Jr., Ph.D., and I am proud to call Newark, New Jersey, my hometown while currently making my home in Orangeburg, South Carolina. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Sociology/Criminal Justice from Claflin University, followed by a Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University. I furthered my academic journey by earning a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Criminal Justice from Northcentral University. My dissertation focused on a critical topic: "Law Enforcement Officers' Perceptions of the Influence of Reverse Bias on Their Behavior and Use of Force." I am honored to be a member of distinguished honor societies, including Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society for Social Sciences, and The National Society of Leadership and Success Honor Society. My commitment to academic excellence extends to my role as charter advisor for both the Alpha Phi Sigma and Pi Gamma Mu Honor Societies at Voorhees University. With fifteen years of experience in management and eight years in law enforcement, I have had the privilege of guiding individuals from diverse backgrounds. My leadership journey has equipped me with the skills necessary to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that embraces inclusivity and solidarity. As a proud life member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, I also serve as the fraternity's advisor at Voorhees University. In my current role as an Associate Professor and Academic Program Coordinator of Criminal Justice/Pre Law Advisor, I strive to inspire the next generation of leaders. My contributions extend further as I actively participate on the Judicial Committee, the Grievance Committee, and the Academic Council at Voorhees University. I am also pursuing legal studies at Concord Law School at Purdue University Global, as I believe that continuous education is fundamental to personal and professional growth. Together, I aim to make a lasting impact not only in academia but also in the broader criminal justice field.

Produktdetails

• Akademische Schriftenreihe V293516
• Verlag: GRIN Verlag
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 12
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. März 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 210mm x 148mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 34g
• ISBN-13: 9783656911067
• ISBN-10: 3656911061
• Artikelnr.: 42392770