Discussion 1

Week 2 Discussion Forum 1: The CSI Effect: Does it really exist?

The CSI Effect – Visit the following Department of Justice website and read the article entitled “The CSI Effect: Does it Really Exist?” http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/journals/259/csi-effect.htm (Links to an external site.)

 Then answer the following questions:

Do you believe the law-type shows referred to in the article have done more harm than good in “informing” the public?

•           Are there any television shows that you believe do a good job of representing the “real” issues in the criminal justice system? Defend your position.