Unit Nine Seminar Power Point Presentation UNIT 9: Do the Right Thing Ethics Conflict Resolution Integrity What Will You Learn in this Unit? The importance of ethics for the student and professional The importance of ethics for the student and professional The importance of professional conduct in the workplace The importance of professional conduct in the workplace Some tips for success in the professional workplace Some tips for success in the professional workplace UNIT 9: TO DO LIST Read Chapter 10, "Prosper," in your textbook, Cornerstone Read Chapter 10, "Prosper," in your textbook, Cornerstone Read: The IACP Code of Ethics: PDF Read: The IACP Code of Ethics: PDF Attend the weekly Seminar (20 points) Attend the weekly Seminar (20 points) Participate in the Discussion Board (30 points) Participate in the Discussion Board (30 points) Complete and Submit Final Project (215 points) Complete and Submit Final Project (215 points) Defining Ethics Standards of Conduct (personal) (professional) Codes of Ethics Expected Behavior Teaching Ethics College Courses Scenario-based Training Interactive Discussions Definition of Personal Ethics An ethic is a singular, logically deduced, self-created, self-chosen choice to think and behave as deemed most correct to the individual. An ethic is a singular, logically deduced, self-created, self-chosen choice to think and behave as deemed most correct to the individual. Ethical Values Basis set at childhood? Learn from mistakes Consequences (what if we dont teach ethics?) What are Morals? Morals are the creation of ethics externally applied (logical-good or illogical- bad behavior). Morals are the creation of ethics externally applied (logical-good or illogical- bad behavior). What is Virtue? Virtue is the sum creation of good ethics applied (logical behavior in creative harmony). Virtue is the sum creation of good ethics applied (logical behavior in creative harmony). Definition of Organizational Ethics Written and unwritten codes of principles and values that govern decisions and actions within an organization. Written and unwritten codes of principles and values that govern decisions and actions within an organization. Knowing the difference between right and wrong and choosing to do what is right. Knowing the difference between right and wrong and choosing to do what is right. CJ Agencies Strategies for hiring Maintaining Ethics Why important in CJ field? Outcomes of the decision-making process The four way test to evaluate decisions: 1. Is my decision a truthful one? 2. Is my decision fair to everyone affected? 3. Will it build goodwill for the organization? 4. Is the decision beneficial to all parties who have a vested interest in the outcome? Ethical Employees Background Checks Polygraphs Personality Tests Drug Tests Honesty Ethical Dilemmas Examples in Law Enforcement Examples in Corrections Examples in the Court system Leadership Role of Administration Role of Supervisors Role of Leaders Integrity Define Personal Values Character Conscience Making a Decision Definition of Integrity Moral soundness; honesty; freedom from corrupting influence or motive; -- used especially with reference to the fulfillment of contracts, the discharge of agencies, trusts, and the like; uprightness; rectitude. Moral soundness; honesty; freedom from corrupting influence or motive; -- used especially with reference to the fulfillment of contracts, the discharge of agencies, trusts, and the like; uprightness; rectitude. Definition of Personal Values Personal values are principles that define you as an individual. Personal values, such as honesty, reliability, and trust, determine how you will face the world and relate with people. Personal values are principles that define you as an individual. Personal values, such as honesty, reliability, and trust, determine how you will face the world and relate with people. Top TEN Questions About ETHICS Can you defend what you did? Can you defend what you did? Is the action you are taking worth the risk and the stress? Is the action you are taking worth the risk and the stress? Is it worth failing the course if the professor knew you cheated? Is it worth failing the course if the professor knew you cheated? How would you feel about being expelled for this action? How would you feel about being expelled for this action? Is your decision fair to all people concerned? Is your decision fair to all people concerned? Does your decision make you proud of who you are as a person? Does your decision make you proud of who you are as a person? Have you made a carefully thought-out, responsible, mature decision regardless of what everyone else is doing? Have you made a carefully thought-out, responsible, mature decision regardless of what everyone else is doing? Is it the right thing to do? Is it the right thing to do? If this action were to appear in the headlines of the newspaper, would you feel proud? If this action were to appear in the headlines of the newspaper, would you feel proud? If your family knew about your decision, would they be proud of you? If your family knew about your decision, would they be proud of you? What would you do? The following scenario is just to get you thinking about the kinds of dilemmas you will be faced with as a criminal Justice professional. As you read the IACP Code of Ethics think about the above dilemma and how you would respond. The following scenario is just to get you thinking about the kinds of dilemmas you will be faced with as a criminal Justice professional. As you read the IACP Code of Ethics think about the above dilemma and how you would respond. Discuss the Probation Officer Scenario regarding Sarah. Discuss the Probation Officer Scenario regarding Sarah. Ethics Scenario - Sarah You are working as a probation officer. One of your clients is Sarah, a single mother of four young children. You know her very well, and have worked with her closely over the last four years. You are working as a probation officer. One of your clients is Sarah, a single mother of four young children. You know her very well, and have worked with her closely over the last four years. Sarahs Situation Her original conviction was for drug possession, but she has come a long way, and worked hard to get her children back. She has complied with all of her probation requirements, and not violated any of the provisions of her probation. She has a year of jail time sitting over her head; if she violates any of the provisions, she will go back to jail and lose her kids. One of the provisions of her probation is that she does not use drugs, or have contact with anyone who uses drugs. Her original conviction was for drug possession, but she has come a long way, and worked hard to get her children back. She has complied with all of her probation requirements, and not violated any of the provisions of her probation. She has a year of jail time sitting over her head; if she violates any of the provisions, she will go back to jail and lose her kids. One of the provisions of her probation is that she does not use drugs, or have contact with anyone who uses drugs. Your Home Visit Findings During an unannounced home visit, she meets you at the door and tells you she wants to discuss some recent problems with her new boyfriend and invites you in the house, and when you walk inside, you see a small bag of what looks to be cocaine on the living room table. She says she didnt even know it was there and you can tell she is genuinely surprised by your finding; she is very upset. You believe that the cocaine was not hers, and that she was surprised it was there. During an unannounced home visit, she meets you at the door and tells you she wants to discuss some recent problems with her new boyfriend and invites you in the house, and when you walk inside, you see a small bag of what looks to be cocaine on the living room table. She says she didnt even know it was there and you can tell she is genuinely surprised by your finding; she is very upset. You believe that the cocaine was not hers, and that she was surprised it was there. Your Dilemma This is a violation of her probation, and if you write this up, the consequences will be severe. She will certainly go back to jail, and her kids will into protective custody. If you dont write it up, you are neglecting your duties to the court and to your boss. This is a violation of her probation, and if you write this up, the consequences will be severe. She will certainly go back to jail, and her kids will into protective custody. If you dont write it up, you are neglecting your duties to the court and to your boss. What do you do? What do you do? Illinois Model Code of Conduct Model Code of Professional Conduct For Illinois Probation/Court Services Employees Model Code of Professional Conduct For Illinois Probation/Court Services Employees An independent and honorable judiciary is indispensable to justice in our society. Probation/court services employees shall observe high standards of conduct so that the integrity and independence of the judiciary may be preserved and reflect a devotion to public service. In recognition of the essential role that probation/court services employees play in the administration of justice in the State of Illinois, this code is adopted to promote the integrity, efficiency and professionalism of probation services. An independent and honorable judiciary is indispensable to justice in our society. Probation/court services employees shall observe high standards of conduct so that the integrity and independence of the judiciary may be preserved and reflect a devotion to public service. In recognition of the essential role that probation/court services employees play in the administration of justice in the State of Illinois, this code is adopted to promote the integrity, efficiency and professionalism of probation services. I. Probation/court services employees shall: I. Probation/court services employees shall: A. Respect the authority and follow the directives of the court, recognizing at all times that they are an extension of the court; A. Respect the authority and follow the directives of the court, recognizing at all times that they are an extension of the court; B. Respect the civil and legal rights of all persons; B. Respect the civil and legal rights of all persons; C. Recognize and respect the appropriate limits of the services offered by the probation/court services profession, and direct individuals to alternative resources when necessary and proper; C. Recognize and respect the appropriate limits of the services offered by the probation/court services profession, and direct individuals to alternative resources when necessary and proper; D. Conduct each case with appropriate concern for the probationers welfare, the publics interest, and with no purpose of personal gain; D. Conduct each case with appropriate concern for the probationers welfare, the publics interest, and with no purpose of personal gain; E. Maintain relationships with colleagues in such a manner to promote mutual respect and improvement of the quality of services provided; E. Maintain relationships with colleagues in such a manner to promote mutual respect and improvement of the quality of services provided; F. Respect the importance of all elements of the criminal justice system and cultivate a professional cooperation with each segment; F. Respect the importance of all elements of the criminal justice system and cultivate a professional cooperation with each segment; G. Observe and uphold all federal and state laws; G. Observe and uphold all federal and state laws; H. Respect and protect the right of the public to be safeguarded from criminal/delinquent activity; Be diligent in their responsibility to accurately record and make available for review any and all case information which could contribute to sound decisions affecting a probationer or the public safety; H. Respect and protect the right of the public to be safeguarded from criminal/delinquent activity; Be diligent in their responsibility to accurately record and make available for review any and all case information which could contribute to sound decisions affecting a probationer or the public safety; So - Important Factoids!! Probation officers are court ordered to maintain and make sure that the conditions of probations are met. Probation officers are court ordered to maintain and make sure that the conditions of probations are met. The probation officer does not get to decide. They must arrest. The probation officer does not get to decide. They must arrest. See Reasons on next slide!! See Reasons on next slide!! UNLOCKING THE KEYS TO SUCCESS EACH CLASS YOU SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE UNLOCKS ANOTHER PIECE OF YOUR FUTURE. Good luck and thank you! It has been my distinct pleasure meeting AND working with all of you. 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