Learning Resources

Required Readings

Fish, C. A. (2017). Extraterritorial human trafficking prosecutions: Eliminating zones of impunity within the limits of international law and due process. St. John’s Law Review, 91(2), 529–557.

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Farrell, A., Owens, C., & Mcdevitt, J. (2014). New laws but few cases: Understanding the challenges to the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking cases. Crime, Law and Social Change, 61(2), 139–168. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1007/s10611-013-9442-1

Review this article from Week 5, again skipping the “Methods, sampling, and data” section. Do focus on the interview responses on pages 151–161, noting the following issues that are discussed: jurisdiction, victim credibility, law enforcement prioritization, resource allocation, and judicial challenges.

Review your other readings in the course, recalling issues related to social change. Also recall how the various roles interact.

By Day 3 of Week 6

Respond to one of the following prompts.

• How has your learning about criminal law or jurisdiction in this course provided an opportunity to improve your criminal justice practice?

OR

• How has your learning about criminal law or jurisdiction in this course either changed or affirmed your goals for pursuing a particular role in the criminal justice system?

Then, respond to the following prompt:

• Taking into account the course Discussions, how can the law enforcement community more effectively implement positive social change in the realm of criminal law?
• Illustrate your answer with examples from the Learning Resources or other coursework.

By Day 5 of Week 6

Respond to two colleagues:

• Choose a response that is different from your own.
• Explain how your colleague’s position has changed your perception or understanding.