Ban the Box
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WritingAssignment2.docxCRJ 203: CRIMINOLOGY
WRITING ASSIGNMENT 2
Part 1:
1. Read the “Ban the Box” Fact Sheet from the National Employment Law Project.
2. Watch the YouTube video Ban the Box: Why It’s So Hard to Find a Job After Prison which explains a stance supporting the Ban the Box efforts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4mb2g-XVjs
3. Watch the YouTube video The problem with “ban the box” which explains how the Ban the Box movement may exacerbate labeling issues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz73rBG9ggA
Part 2:
The Ban the Box movement has become a controversial topic. Some argue that the movement is helpful in addressing labels of criminals. Others argue that the movement might actually worsen the labeling issue.
(1) Explain labeling theory in detail.
a. Explain the main components and concepts of labeling theory (i.e. primary and secondary deviance, master status)
b. Explain the labeling process.
(2) Explain the Ban the Box movement and its relevance to labeling theory.
a. What is the purpose of the Ban the Box campaign?
b. How does the Ban the Box movement apply to labeling theory?
(3) Take a stance on whether you support the Ban the Box movement and explain your reasoning.
Grading Rubric: (In total, this writing assignment is worth 15 points)
Detailed discussion of labeling theory ______/5 points
Detailed discussion of Ban the Box and its relevance to labeling theory
______/5 points
Takes a stance on the Ban the Box movement with an explanation.
______/5 points
Formatting Guidelines:
-Double Spaced
-Times New Roman size 12 font
-Margins 1 inch
-Header at the top: LAST NAME, FIRST NAME: ASSIGNMENT 2
