ethical scrapbook part 2

Use the Ethical Scrapbook: Review all 12 examples in your Ethical Scrapbook: Part I, and answer the following questions for each example: Do you think the individual made the best decision possible given the circumstances? Could you see yourself acting similarly in similar circumstances? Write a 1,500- to 2,000-word paper that answers the following questions: Should all jurisdictions have a Good Samaritan law requiring an individual to help another individual if they are able? Explain why. Should vigilantism be permitted when the criminal justice system fails? Explain why or why not. Under what circumstances might you violate the law to enforce the law? Historically, in your opinion, has civil disobedience been effective in changing the law? Explain why or why not. What laws do you disagree with or would you consider violating to change? Explain. Consider the many professions that exist, including the business and corporate sectors, medical professions, religious authorities, retail establishments, construction industry, insurance industry, banking, education, professional sports, research, pharmaceutical companies, and politics. What conditions exist in a profession, excluding criminal justice professions, that contribute to unethical behavior? Provide two examples. Do you believe that American society as a whole is predisposed to ethical or unethical behavior? Explain your response. Identify ethical considerations for the future of criminal justice. What may be done to reduce ethical violations in the criminal justice profession? Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab. Running Head: Ethical Scrapbook Ethical Scrapbook Mindy Lissette Rodriguez Law Ethical Scrapbook 2 Ethical Scarpbook This Ethical scrapbook contains examples about behavior during different types of ethical and non-ethical acts. The four aspects covered here are: • Random acts of Kindness, • Acts of Acts of vigilantism--violating the law to enforce the law • Acts of civil disobedience--violating the law to change the law • Criminal acts committed by professionals in the course of their employment, other than criminal justice professionals. Random Act of Kindness Example 1 ! This Laundromat is helping people to get a job in its own unique way. It cleans interview outfits for the unemployed people for free. Really a commendable job. N.d. (2014). Acts of kindness random. Retrieved from: http://www.viralnova.com/acts-of-kindness-random/ Ethical Scrapbook 3 Example 2 ! This world-class athlete slowed down in order to offer a drink to a handicapped co-runner. How many of us are that thoughtful. She did not need to do it, but she did it. N.d. (2014). Acts of kindness random. Retrieved from: http://www.viralnova.com/acts-of-kindness-random/ Example 3 ! Really a neighbor I would love to live next to. She was thoughtful enough to have covered the window of her neighbor’s car while they were away. Ethical Scrapbook 4 N.d. (2014). Acts of kindness random. Retrieved from: http://www.viralnova.com/acts-of-kindness-random/ Acts of Vigilantism Example 1 ! An effigy of Australian Prime minister Kevin Rudd was burned during a protest against the attacks on Indian students in Australia Abdul Sajid. (2009). Students Burn Effigy Of Australian Prime Minister. Retrieved from: http://www.demotix.com/photo/85011/students-burn-effigy-australian-prime-minister-85011 Example 2 Ethical Scrapbook 5 ! A local bully Ken McElroy was shot by Trena McCloud in public after he raped her and then later burned down their house. Though there were 46 witnesses not even one spoke a word. Robin warder.(2014). Controversial Cases Of Vigilantism. Retrieved from: http://listverse.com/2014/01/30/10-controversial-cases-of-vigilantism/ Example 3 ! Residents sprayed harsh messages over the mobile advertising billboards of this pest control company whole vehicles were parked outside their houses for a long time displaying unpleasant images. Ethical Scrapbook 6 Robbie Patterson.(2015). Trailer trash: Mobile billboards defaced in act of vigilantism from eastern suburbs residents. Retreived from: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/city-east/trailer-trash-mobile-billboardsd e f a c e d - i n - a c t - o f - v i g i l a n t i s m - f r o m - e a s t e r n - s u b u r b s - r e s i d e n t s / s t o r y - fngr8h22-1227360452760 Acts of Civil Disobedience Example 1 ! Rally by protestors in front of the White house to shut down the detention centre at Guantanamo bay, after President Barack Obama failed to carry out his promise in the stipulated time period. Ethical Scrapbook 7 Adam Serwer.(2013). The Gitmo Hunger Strike May Be the Biggest Act of Civil Disobedience in the Camp's History. Retrieved from: http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/04/gitmo-hunger-strike-detainees-barack-obama Example 2 ! Supporters of same-sex marriage indulge in a civil-disobedience act by blocking the streets in San Francisco, California Susan Ferris.(2013). Supreme Court rejects gay marriage in California. Retrieved from: http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com/?p=28684 Example 3 Ethical Scrapbook 8 ! The 4 day long Ferguson October protest against the cause of an unarmed black teenager being shot down by a white police-man. Suman Varandani.(2014). Ferguson October Protests: Over 50 People Arrested Following Acts Of Civil Disobedience. Retreived from: http://www.ibtimes.com/ferguson-october-protests-over-50-people-arrested-following-actscivil- disobedience-1704366 Criminal acts committed by professionals in the course of their employment Example 1 Ethical Scrapbook 9 ! Elizabeth Loftus broke the ethical code of conduct of Psychology by violating Jane Doe’s confidentiality without her consent. Neil D. Brick.(2003). The Alleged Ethical Violations of Elizabeth Loftus in the Case of Jane Doe. Retrieved from: https://ritualabuse.us/research/memory-fms/the-alleged-ethical-violations-of-elizabeth-loftusin- the-case-of-jane-doe/ Example 2 ! The US military was asked by the Medical professionals to take part in inhumane torture which was against the medical ethics and practices. Interrogation, Torture and Dual Loyalty. Retrieved from: http://imapny.org/medicine-as-a-profession/interrogationtorture-and-dual-loyalty/ Example 3 Ethical Scrapbook 10 ! Kentucky Senator Rand Paul’s speech reeked of plagiarism and the news was broken by Rachel Maddow on her MSNBC show. Thomas Eddlem. (2013). Rand Paul's Plagiarism Scandal Explained. Retrieved from: http:// www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/16933-rand-paul-s-plagiarism-scandalexplained Thus we see that we learn a lot of things from this project. In this scrapbook we see how Random acts of kindness can bring a smile on someone’s face and help someone in need. Acts of Vigilantism, though illegal are effective and at several instances helped to provide complete justice too. Acts of Civil Disobiodience shown depict how mass protests can help in persuading the government to take actions in certain cases and Criminal Acts by professionals show how certain professionals on duty in their complete sense commit crimes that tarr their image forever.