Summary The Evolving Roles of Law Enforcement and Probation Officers in Addressing Social Issues

The Evolving Roles of Law Enforcement and Probation Officers in Addressing Social Issues Purdue University Global CJ100: Preparing for a Career in Public Safety Tables Of Contents I. Introduction II. Police Officers and Key Social Issues III. Social Worker and Key Social Issues IV. Evolution of Police Officers and Social Workers Roles V. Multicultural and Diversity Issues in Police Officers and Social Workers VI. Recommendations for Addressing Multicultural and Diversity Issues VII. Conclusion VIII. References I. Introduction Criminal justice is a huge field of study that strives to alleviate a myriad of social issues that affect the U.S. society. Within this broad field, criminal justice positions such as police and social workers are specifically influential in tackling social issues within the American society. Media, theories, and personal ex