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Respond to the following: Answer the discussion(X1). Include at least 2 references.

A good response to a written question should combine your personal experiences with theory to support your work. Be thoughtful and insightful and it must demonstrate critical thinking and analysis. A good response to the question should be about 3-4 paragraphs, and address all of the issues that are raised. (Introduction, body and conclusion.) Thank you.

Discussion: Ethical Decision-Making

Introduction

In this activity, you answer a discussion question based upon the various models of ethical decision-making. Criminal justice professionals are constantly being faced with decisions: ethical, tactical, procedural, legal, etc. In this instance, you discuss the nature of an ethical decision as the rationale for a specific action(s). You will need to fully comprehend the materials in order to satisfactorily participate in this discussion.

Discussion Question

Based upon the assigned reading, do you think criminal justice professionals base the majority of their decisions on the deontological or teleological model of ethics, specifically, the categorical imperative versus the utilitarianism approaches? Explain your answer in full and give examples to support your position.

Reference:

Miller, J. M. (2009). 21st Century Criminology: A Reference Handbook. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Worley, R. M., Worley, & Barua. (2009). Criminal Justice ethics. In J. M. Miller (Ed.), 21st century criminology: a reference handbook. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.