Unit 6 Assignment: Security Threat Groups (CRJ101 Introduction to Criminal Justice)
Unit 6 Assignment: The Correctional System
CRJ101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice
Due Date: Sunday at 11:59 pm EST of Unit 6
Points: 100
Overview:
Security Threat Groups are documented and recognized as part of the prison population. They differ from criminal street gangs as to their organization, purpose and reach.
Instructions:
For this assignment, you will:
· Describe what is a security threat group.
· Summarize the causes and stages of a riot.
· Discuss how the introduction of security threat groups into riots change the dynamics.
Requirements:
· Length: at least 2, 12 pt. font, double spaced, APA formatted pages, not including title and reference pages.
· This assignment must be submitted as a Microsoft Word Document.
Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.
Evaluation Rubric for Unit 6 Assignment
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CRITERIA |
Deficient |
Needs Improvement |
Proficient |
Exemplary |
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(0-11 Points) |
(12-15 Points) |
(16-19 Points) |
(20 Points) |
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Description of a Security Threat Group |
The description is missing or poorly presented. |
The description is present but is missing key details. |
The description is present but is missing minor details. |
The description is fully and clearly defined and presented including all details. |
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(0-14 Points) |
(15-19 Points) |
(20-24 Points) |
(25 Points) |
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Summary of Causes and Stages of a Riot |
The summary is missing or poorly presented. |
The summary is present but missing key details. |
The summary is present but missing minor details. |
The summary is fully and clearly defined and presented including all details. |
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Discussion on the introduction of Security Threat Groups into a Riot Changes its Dynamics |
The discussion is missing or poorly presented. |
The discussion is present but missing key details. |
The discussion is present but missing minor details. |
The discussion is fully and clearly defined and presented including all details. |
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(0-8 Points) |
(9-11 Points) |
(12-14 Points) |
(15 Points) |
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Paper Length |
Less than 1 page. |
1 page |
2 pages. |
More than 2 pages. |
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Clear and Professional Writing and APA Format |
Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed. |
Significant errors that do not impede professional presentation. |
Few errors that do not impede professional presentation. |
Writing and format are clear, professional, APA compliant, and error-free. |