Students will be able to analyze sexual assault and the challenges that it possess on law enforcement. In the last 30 years, policies and procedures have changed how law enforcement conducts interviews in and investigates sexual assault cases. This assignment will try to challenge a student’s assumptions of how the process works, but once into the details, the student will gain a fair understanding of how damaging sexual assault is and how it affects everyone involved.
In a 1,000–1,200-word essay, examine the elements of why sexual assault is very difficult for law enforcement to investigate, and discuss some potential mechanisms that you would put in place to help lessen the trauma for victims. Provide at least 2 references to substantiate your claims.
Visit the university library, and research sexual assault.
Address why sexual assault cases are a challenge to law enforcement.
Describe ways in which rape shield laws are sometimes used to discredit a victim.
Cite your sources via APA.
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Grading Rubric
Grading Criteria
Proficient Descriptor
Points
Deliverable
32 Points Total
Deliverable requirements addressed; understanding of material and writer’s message and intent are clear.
/32 points
Scholarly Research
22 Points Total
Scholarly research supports the writer’s position and is properly acknowledged, and cited direct quotations may not exceed 10% of the word count of the body of the assignment deliverable (excluding title page, abstract, table of contents, tables, exhibits, appendices, and reference pages). Inclusion of plagiarized content will not be tolerated and may result in academic consequences.
/22 points
Critical thinking
18 Points Total
Position is well-justified, there is logical flow, and there is support/are examples.
/18 points
Structure
9 Points Total
Includes introduction and conclusion, proper paragraph format, and reads as a polished, clear, and concise academic paper or professional presentation, as appropriate for the required assignment deliverable.
/9 points
Mechanical
5 Points Total
Writing is free of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typographical errors. No spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.
/5 points
APA
4 Points Total
Deliverable is cited properly according to the APA Publication Manual.
/4 points
Total
90 Points Possible
/90 points
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