Library Research Project

Impacts on Criminal Justice System

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Use the library, course materials, and Web resources to research the negative impacts of chemical addiction on the criminal justice system. Respond to the following question in your discussion: 

• What are some of the negative impacts that drugs and alcohol have on each of the following: 
  • Crime victims 
  • Criminal offenders 
  • Criminal justice system 
• What interventions can be implemented to counteract the negative effects of drugs and alcohol on each of the previously mentioned groups of people? 

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 1-paragraph reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

• What did you learn from your classmate's posting? 
• What additional questions do you have after reading the posting? 
• What clarification do you need regarding the posting? 
• What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmate’s postings?