Assignment Overview

For this assignment, you will watch one of the selected professional criminal justice panels below. These panels feature real-world practitioners who share personal experiences, discuss challenges, and provide insight into diverse careers across the criminal justice field.

After watching, write a 300-word reflection connecting the discussion to your own career goals and takeaways. You must cite the panel you watched in APA format.

Choose One of the Following Panels ( or other panel of interest in CJ):

1. "Criminal Justice Career Paths Panel" - Hosted by U.S. Department of State

Length: 56 minutes

Panelists from federal, local, and international agencies discuss pathways into law enforcement, investigations, and criminal justice diplomacy.

Criminal Justice Career Paths Panel - Hear from US Dept of State, NLV PD, Circa & More!

2. "Women in Criminal Justice Panel" - John Jay College

Length: 1 hour, 9 minutes

Features diverse women in law enforcement, courts, corrections, and advocacy roles sharing personal stories, overcoming barriers, and professional growth.

(21) International Criminal Justice (ICJ) Major Career Panel - YouTube

Reflection Guidelines

In your 300-word reflection:

• Include a COVER PAGE with your name, course, date (APA format)
• Briefly summarize the panel and identify the speakers
• Highlight at least 2 key takeaways or insights you found meaningful
• Reflect on how this panel influenced your career interests or goals
• Cite the video in APA style:

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