Term Paper

Running head: [SHORTENED TITLE UP TO 50 CHARACTERS]

[Title here, up to 12 words, on one to two lines]

Mercy College

[Author Name, First M. Last]

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Course Number and Course Name

Title of your paper

1. Introduction

· Provide an accurate summary of the incident, reflecting the perspectives of each of the four identified stakeholders (stated below).

· Description of event should be accurate, thoughtful, comprehensive, and reflects to point of view of each stakeholder.

2. Perspectives

· Identify the perspectives that could be taken by the multiple stakeholders. These can include: citizen in the neighborhood, police officer(s), family member of victim, and spokesperson/expert with a political agenda.

· How are these perspectives supported (or not supported) by facts, law, practice, and community norms?

· Each stakeholder’s perspective should be fully and clearly explored in context. Analysis is accurate and insightful

· If you cannot find a stakeholder below, please leave as a blank.

(1) Citizen in the neighborhood

(2) Police officer(s)

(3) Family member(s) of victim(s)

(4) Spokesperson/expert with a political agenda

3. Implications

· What changes to policy, procedure, training, etc. could be made to reduce the likelihood of similar negative incidents?

· Proposed changes should be creative and would be effective.

4. Conclusion

· Reflect on the process of exploring multiple perspectives.

· Has anything you learned made you feel differently about the case?

· Conclusion should show depth and insight, identifying contrasting interests in the criminal justice system and show an understanding of complexity.

References (APA Style. At least five references)

Last name, F. M. (Year). Article title. Journal Title, Pages from – to.

Last name, F. M. (Year). Book title. City Name: Publisher Name.