1-3 Activity: Structure of the Criminal Justice System

CJ 550 Module One Activity Guidelines and Rubric

Overview

if you need my case study it is attached on file

The organization and structure of criminal justice services is an important building block in the quest for improved institutional performance. Understanding how departments interact with each other is the foundation of understanding whether or not the organization is meeting the goals of its mission statement. The diagram you create in this activity will serve as a visual representation of how the organization is structured and a starting point for your strategic plan.

Prompt

Create a diagram or outline in which you display the structure of the criminal justice department that you are hoping to join after you complete your degree program. If you currently work in a criminal justice department, you may create a diagram of its structure. See this

example diagram

to assist you in completing the activity. However, you are not limited to this format. There are a variety of tools that you could use to create your diagram, including (but not limited to) Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and

Bubbl.us

. Regardless of which tool you use to create your diagram or outline, you must submit the final artifact as a DOC, PPT, or PDF file.

Be sure to select the specific geographical area in which you wish to work, as that will influence the department’s structure.

In addition to submitting your diagram, include a 3- to -5 paragraph paper reflecting on how the structure of the criminal justice department that you selected for this assignment is similar to and/or different from the organization presented in the case study in final project.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

1. Constructs a diagram representing the structure of a criminal justice department.
2. Composes the structure of the criminal justice department specific to the geographical area.
3. Compares and contrasts the selected organization from the organization presented in the case study.
4. Analyzes how each department within the organization works symbiotically to achieve its mission statement.

What to Submit

Your diagram or outline must be submitted as a one-page Microsoft Word document, PowerPoint file (PPT), or PDF file. In addition, your reflection must be submitted as a 3- to -5 paragraph Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Any sources used must be cited in APA format.

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CJ 550 Module One Activity Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
The organization and structure of criminal justice services is an important building block in the quest for improved institutional performance. Understanding how departments interact with each other is the
foundation of understanding whether or not the organization is meeting the goals of its mission statement. The diagram you create in this activity will serve as a visual representation of how the organization
is structured and a starting point for your strategic plan.

Prompt
Create a diagram or outline in which you display the structure of the criminal justice department that you are hoping to join after you complete your degree program. If you currently work in a criminal
justice department, you may create a diagram of its structure. See this example diagram to assist you in completing the activity. However, you are not limited to this format. There are a variety of tools that
you could use to create your diagram, including (but not limited to) Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Bubbl.us. Regardless of which tool you use to create your diagram or outline, you must
submit the final artifact as a DOC, PPT, or PDF file.

Be sure to select the specific geographical area in which you wish to work, as that will influence the department’s structure.

In addition to submitting your diagram, include a 3- to -5 paragraph paper reflecting on how the structure of the criminal justice department that you selected for this assignment is similar to and/or different
from the organization presented in the case study in final project.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

A. Constructs a diagram representing the structure of a criminal justice department.
B. Composes the structure of the criminal justice department specific to the geographical area.
C. Compares and contrasts the selected organization from the organization presented in the case study.
D. Analyzes how each department within the organization works symbiotically to achieve its mission statement.

What to Submit
Your diagram or outline must be submitted as a one-page Microsoft Word document, PowerPoint file (PPT), or PDF file. In addition, your reflection must be submitted as a 3- to -5 paragraph Microsoft
Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Any sources used must be cited in APA format.

Module One Activity Rubric

Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Structure Meets “Proficient” criteria and
provides an especially detailed
diagram of the structure

Constructs a diagram representing
the structure of a criminal justice
department

Constructs a diagram representing
the structure of a criminal justice
department but diagram lacks
details

Does not construct a diagram
representing the structure of a
criminal justice department

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Geographical Area Meets “Proficient” criteria and
composition is especially clear
and detailed

Composes the structure of the
criminal justice department
specific to the geographical area

Composes the structure of the
criminal justice department but
composition is not specific to a
geographical area

Does not compose the structure
of the criminal justice department
specific to the geographical area

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Organization Meets “Proficient” criteria and
comparison and contrast is
especially clear and detailed

Compares and contrasts the
selected organization from the
organization presented in the case
study

Compares and contrasts the
selected organization from the
organization presented in the case
study but comparison lacks
details

Does not compare or contrast the
selected organization from the
organization presented in the case
study

22

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Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Department Meets “Proficient” criteria and
provides an especially detailed
analysis of how each department
works to achieve its mission
statement

Analyze how each department
within the organization works
symbiotically to achieve its
mission statement

Analyze how each department
within the organization works
symbiotically to achieve its
mission statement but analysis
lacks details

Does not analyze how each
department within the
organization works symbiotically
to achieve its mission statement

22

Articulation of Response Submission is free of errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and organization
and is presented in a professional
and easy-to-read format

Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization

Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact readability
and articulation of main ideas

Submission has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that prevent understanding of
ideas

10

Total: 100%

Florida Department of Corrections – Community Corrections Subdivision

Christopher Middleton

Southern New Hampshire University

CJ-550

March 27, 2025

For my case study selection, I have selected the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), specifically focusing on its Community Corrections subdivision. The FDC is one of the largest correctional systems in the United States, supervising thousands of offenders through its probation and parole programs. The department’s mission is to “provide a continuum of services to meet the needs of those entrusted to our care, creating a safe and professional environment with the outcome of reduced victimization, safer communities, and an emphasis on the premium of life.”

My interest in Community Corrections stems from its role in rehabilitation and public safety. This subdivision is responsible for overseeing probation and parole services, ensuring that offenders successfully reintegrate into society while being monitored to prevent recidivism. This approach aligns with modern correctional philosophies that emphasize restorative justice. The effectiveness of the policies and procedures within this department can provide valuable insights into best practices and necessary reforms in correctional supervision. Evaluating the Community Corrections subdivision will allow me to explore how structured supervision can impact public safety and offender outcomes.

References:

Florida Department of Corrections. (n.d.). About the Florida Department of Corrections.

https://www.fdc.myflorida.com/about

Florida Department of Corrections. (n.d.). Community Corrections.

https://www.fdc.myflorida.com/probation-services

Florida Department of Law Enforcement. (n.d.). Effectiveness of community correctional centers.

https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FCJEI/Programs/SLP/Documents/Full-Text/Stallworth.aspx

Orange County Government, Florida. (n.d.). Community Corrections Programs.

https://www.ocfl.net/JailInmateServices/CommunityCorrectionsPrograms.aspx