This course prepares the student to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms. The course covers best practices in investigative reporting, written reports and memos, and interpersonal verbal communication within criminal justice settings, including interactions with victims, suspects, incarcerated persons, government officials, staff, and civilians.
Differentiate between interviews and interrogations.
Describe the legal requirements necessary to acquire admissible statements.
Identify effective techniques for interviewing.
Communication With Diverse Groups and Special Situations
Analyze communication dynamics occurring within incidents, emergencies, and conflict situations.
Identify techniques for addressing the challenge of language barriers within the criminal justice system.
Analyze the effect of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 on communication within the criminal justice system.
Determine effective methods of communication for diverse groups.
Technological Communication
Compare purposes of specialized databases in criminal justice.
Describe ways to use new technological communication methods within criminal justice settings.
Explain how technology has affected communication within the different areas of the criminal justice system.
Speaking and Writing in the Criminal Justice System
Identify the guidelines for fact-based report writing.
Identify the parameters of persuasive writing.
Apply effective writing principles to various types of criminal justice communication.
Identify the guidelines for effective presentations.
Identify the guidelines for effective speaking.
The Communication Process
Describe the components of verbal and nonverbal communication in criminal justice settings.
Explain the role of types of listening in oral communication.
Identify how to overcome barriers to effective communication.
Describe the flow of communication in criminal justice organizations.
Describe the process and components of communication.
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