Reaction papers that address an assigned reading (double spaced).
An overview of the key points/aims of the reading
A discussion on how the reading contributes to improving/advancing a trauma-informed response in the criminal justice process
A discussion on how the reading informs your career/research interests
What are the major strengths of this reading and its argument(s)?
What are the major weaknesses? Are there limitations, contradictions, or unsupported assertions?
How does this reading provide a unique perspective on the topic (compared to what we’ve already discussed in class, or compared to what you already knew about it?)
What do you find most interesting and persuasive about this reading and why? What do you find missing from or limiting about this approach, and why?
What are the most intriguing concepts utilized in this reading? What are some examples of how the concepts can be used to enhance our understanding of gender violence?
What are some practice, policy, and/or research implications of the reading in terms of the criminal justice process?
Present 3 thought-provoking questions (that you construct yourself) for discussion posed to the class about this reading and its relevance to criminal justice public policy and practice.