Your probation chief wants to implement empathy training. The chief believes that the initiative will improve probation and community relations and will assist probation officers in s

Your probation chief wants to implement empathy training. The chief believes that the initiative will improve probation and community relations and will assist probation officers in seeing offenders more as human beings and less as simply the sum total of their offenses. Empathy allows officers to better understand the “why” behind behavior and can help probation officers improve their interactions with people during encounters with probationers.

As a part of this initiative, you are responsible for selecting a criminology theory covered in your textbook and preparing a PowerPoint presentation to help educate your colleagues about different causes of crime.

Note: You may select any criminology theory covered in your textbook with one exception: You may not select conflict theory, as this theory is provided to you as an example.

Preparation

Consult these support resources to help guide you in developing your presentation:

• Criminology Theory Presentation Template [PPTX] Download Criminology Theory Presentation Template [PPTX]: This resource is provided for you as a guide only. Your presentation may vary from the template as long as you address the assignment requirements.
• Sample Criminology Theory Presentation [PPTX] Download Sample Criminology Theory Presentation [PPTX]: This resource is provided to give you an idea of what an effective presentation looks like. Once again, your presentation does not have to look exactly like the sample. This is provided only to stimulate your thinking as you get started on developing your presentation.

You may also review these resources:

• Creating Effective PresentationsLinks to an external site. (3 mins).
• Strayer University Library: Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Strayer Writing Standards: Slideshow.

Instructions

Create a 10–12 slide PowerPoint presentation in which you:

1. Explain your selected criminology theory, including its strengths and criticisms.
   • Do not select conflict theory, as this theory is covered in the sample presentation provided.
2. Identify the major theorists behind this theory and explain their role in its development.
3. Determine how the selected theory may influence a police officer’s response to criminal and/or deviant behaviors. Support the determination with specific evidence.
4. Describe de-escalation techniques and community probation strategies consistent with your chosen theory and empathy training.
5. Develop a presentation on the selected criminology theory that is succinct, engaging, and informative:
   • Consider including images, graphics, or short video snippets in your presentation to increase audience engagement.
   • Provide additional detail in the speaker notes in PowerPoint about what you would say if you actually had to deliver your presentation.
6. Use at least three sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. You may include your textbook. Cite each source at least once within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.

Your presentation must include a title slide and a source list slide. These slides do not count towards the total number of slides in the presentation.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

• Review the fundamental concepts and theories of criminology.