For this unit, there is a discussion on THE INVESTIGATION OF SEX CRIMES, ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE, AND RELATED OFFENSES (CORRESPONDS TO CHAPTER 11 IN YOUR TEXTBOOK).

Each unit, you will submit a QTIP (Quote, Thought, Interesting Point). The assignment is designed to assist you learn concepts in the class. Your post should have factual information and YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR PERSONAL THOUGHTS and OPINIONS on the topic

DISCUSSION SPECIFICS

This chapter covers quite a bit of diverse material – We will focus on Exhibit 11.1 in your text here.

Review the clip from “60 Minutes”, “Stop Snitchin (Links to an external site.)”

Read the article: Lewis, K (2015, March) When Rap Music is A Crime. The Atlantic (Links to an external site.)

1. Provide a brief synopsis and your thoughts about the video and article.
2. Do you think pop culture (music, television, music) has any role or influence in encouraging criminal conduct? Explain your thoughts.
3. The media clip and article reference rap music. Do you believe rap music or any other type of musical genre of music encourage the exploitation of women and give a “thumbs-up” to crimes against women (e.g., prostitution, pimping).
4. Can pop culture impact police investigations and relations with the community? How?
5. What options do investigators have and what can the police do to combat this challenge? Can they do anything? Should they do anything? What is the real problem?
6. Is the problem snitchin’ or is it something else entirely, like the police lacking legitimacy in these neighborhoods?

Instructions:

REMEMBER: You are not sending out a text message or tweet, so when writing your post, use proper English, grammar and writing mechanics. Make sure you include what you think about the respective section you are discussing.

Initial Post – First, you will post to the forum by providing some background information followed up by your thoughts and opinions on the respective topic. It must be substantive and thoughtful dialogue. Use outside sources such as the news, Internet, popular media, your textbook, journal articles, etc…to assist you here. Make sure to cite your work.

This section must be at least 300 words minimum. Include a word count in parenthesis at the end.

Make sure to use proper APA Formatting to cite your work