Syllabus- Criminology Internship Program
Sociology 3593-01
Fall Semester 2017
August 20, 2017
Professor: Larry L. Bench Ph.D.
Office: 313 BEH
Email:
Phone: 801 831-5111
The objective of the Criminology Internship Program is to provide an opportunity for students to gain first-hand experience working in a criminal justice agency. While the emphasis of the course is oriented towards gaining practical experience, students are expected to incorporate past course work into their internship experience. This will be manifested in the form of a journal and final paper.
In addition to the valuable hands on experience and academic credited received, many students are fortunate enough to be offered employment in the agency where they served their internship. Doing an internship is an excellent way to gain future employment or get to know people who can write meaningful letters of recommendation for you.
An orientation meeting for the course will be held on September 5th (Tuesday) at 5:00 P.M. in BEH S 111. Please plan on attending.
Course Requirements: Students are expected to spend 100 hours during the semester in a criminal justice agency. In addition, students must keep a chronological account of their activities in a journal and write a short research paper on a topic related to their internship.
Contract Required
Please note that you must sign a contract between you and the University of Utah that addresses issues of risk, liability, and indemnification. You can access this contract on Canvas in the files section. Please turn the contract into the Department of Sociology, Rm 301 BEHS C/O Larry L. Bench Ph.D. I cannot give you a final grade for the course without this contract. Please bring a signed copy of this contract with you to the orientation meeting.
Select an agency from the list below and setup an appointment with the contact person. Once the agency has agreed to sponsor your internship you should start attending the agency on a regular basis. Do not wait for the orientation meeting to start the process of finding an agency for your internship. Please contact the instructor if you need assistance in finding an agency.
*Students can do their internship in an agency that does not appear on the list subject to approval from the instructor.
Course Objectives:
· Gain experience in working in a criminal justice agency
· Understand the role and function of a specific agency to the overall criminal justice system
· Gain an appreciation of the problems and challenges faced by the clientele that the agency serves
· Assess how effective the agency is in meeting its goals and objectives as part of the larger criminal justice system
· Use experience gained as a result of the internship experience to write a research paper on a subject related to the internship experience
Breakdown of final grade:
Fifty percent of your final grade will be determined based on the recommendation of your agency supervisor. Recommendations are received verbally by the instructor from the agency supervisor at the end of the semester.
Fifteen percent of your final grade will be based on a journal submitted at the end of the semester. Assignment: Prepare a journal based on the experiences you have had during your internship. Your journal can include (but is not limited to) personal observations, descriptions of particular events, a discussion of issues related to your agency or a combination of these components. Whichever format you choose, your journal should represent a chronology of events that have occurred in your internship and be a minimum of 10 pages (double spaced).
Required Format for Journal
The title page must include your name, your email address, agency, current supervisor, supervisor’s phone number, email address, and mailing address. You will not be given a grade in the class without this information.
Ten percent of your grade will be based on a summary of your internship experience. Assignment: Note the strengths and weaknesses of your internship and include a recommendation as to whether future interns should be placed in the agency. Justify your response. This section should occur at the end of your journal. Your journal must be typed.
Twenty-five percent of your final grade will be based on a final paper. Assignment: Prepare a 7-10-page research paper on a topic related to your internship experience. Try and pick a topic you were introduced to as a result of your internship experience that you would like to explore further. Your paper should be typed (double-spaced), spell checked, and conform to contemporary grammatical rules and conventions. In addition, your paper should follow the stylistic guidelines contained in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition). This manual is available at the bookstore or can be checked out at the library. Formatting information is also available on the internet.
Required Format
Your research paper must follow the Required Format. Papers that don’t follow this format will be marked down.
A. Abstract
B. Introduction
C. Literature Review
D. Discussion
E. References
F. Appendices (if applicable)
You can find examples of a journal, research paper, and proper formatting of the references in the files section of the course on Canvas.
The journal and research paper are due on December 4th (Monday) by 4:00 P.M. at the Sociology office (913 BEH S). Emailed assignments will not be accepted.
A “Q and A” document about the internship can be found in the files section of Canvas.
Declarations
Provisions for Disabled Students
The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. If you will need accommodations in the class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to theCenter for Disability Services, 162 Union Building, 581-5020 (V/TDD). CDS will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations.
Academic Misconduct
Per University of Utah regulations (Policy # 6-400). “A student who engages in academic misconduct,” as defined in Part I.B. and including, but not limited to, cheating, falsification, or plagiarism, “may be subject to academic sanctions including but not limited to a grade reduction, failing grade, probation, suspension or dismissal from the program or the University, or revocation of the student's degree or certificate. Sanctions may also include community service, a written reprimand, and/or a written statement of misconduct that can be put into an appropriate record maintained for purposes of the profession or discipline for which the student is preparing.”Please refer to the Student Code for full elaboration of student academic and behavioral misconduct policies (http://regulations.utah.edu/academics/6-400.php).
Addressing Sexual Misconduct
Title IX makes it clear that violence and harassment based on sex and gender (which includes sexual orientation and gender identity/expression) is a Civil Rights offense subject to the same kinds of accountability and the same kinds of support applied to offenses against other protected categories such as race, national origin, color, religion, age, status as a person with a disability, veteran’s status or genetic information. If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, you are encouraged to report it to the Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 135 Park Building, 801-581-8365, or the Office of the Dean of Students, 270 Union Building, 801-581-7066. For support and confidential consultation, contact the Center for Student Wellness, 426 SSB, 801-581-7776. To report to the police, contact the Department of Public Safety, 801-585-2677(COPS).
Code of Conduct
· Maintain professional behavior and demeanor at all times.
· Maintain confidentiality of clients/patients.
· Arrange alternatives with supervisor in case of schedule conflicts prior to scheduled service time.
· Immediately notify supervisor and/or course instructor of any concern, problem, or incident that transpires during the internship.
· Dress appropriately, modestly, and conservatively. No gang apparel, revealing clothing, t-shirts in poor taste, low cut etc.
Failure to adhere to any of these standards, guidelines, and procedures will result in immediate termination from the internship program and a failing grade for the course.
Criminology Internship Program
Sponsoring Agencies
Updated: August 15, 2017
Salt Lake City Government
The Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office has several criminal justice
Internships available throughout the Salt Lake area.
Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office
Kaye Mickleson, Internship Coordinator
City and County Bldg.
451 south State, Room 306
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Email:
Phone: (801) 535-7714
Application available at: www.slcgov.com
Juvenile Justice Services
Juvenile Peer Court Program
Kayley Richards, Program Director
645 East 200 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Phone: 801 322-1815
Email:
Salt Lake Area Gang Project
Metro Gang Unit
Kris Murphy, Gang Prevention Coordinator
Office: 385: 468-9773
Cell: 801: 300-2271
Email:
Contact: Andrea Atencio-Valdez
Email:
Salt Lake Observation and Assessment
61 West 3900 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
Contact: Nathan Cruz
Phone: (801) 284-0256
Email:
Kearns Jr. High
Community Learning Center – Partnership with United Way
Principal Kandace Barber
4040 West Sams Blvd.
Kearns, Utah 84118
385 646-5204
801 831-4910
The Village Project
Contact: Kerry Freeman
Phone: (801) 238-5402
The Village Project Mentor Program aligns volunteer mentors with at risk and court involved youth. The one-on-one contact decreases the probability that reoffending is likely to reoccur.
Salt Lake County Division of Youth Services
177 West Price Ave (3610 So)
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
Contact: JD Green
Phone: (385) 468-4487
Salt Lake Early Intervention
Debbie Rocha (Dir.) 801-685-5713
DeAnne Mason (Volunteer Coordinator) 801-685-5713
Wasatch Youth Center
Stephanie Sinju (Dir) 801-265-7530
Trent Clements (Volunteer Coordinator) 801-265-7530
Decker Lake Youth Center
Vanessa Jarrell (Director) 801-954-9200
Jill Colvin (Volunteer Coordinator) 801-954-9200
Jim Miller (Volunteer Coordinator) 801-954-9200
Salt Lake Observation and Assessment
Scott Campbell (Director) 801-284-0230
Lisa St. Louis (Volunteer Coordinator) 801-284-0230
Salt Lake Valley Juvenile Detention Center
3450 So. 900 West South Salt Lake, Utah 84119
Contact: Pete Saldivar
Phone: (801) 269-5110
Email:
Genesis Youth Center
Kyle Goudie (Director) 801-576-6700
Ed Conley (Volunteer Coordinator) 801-576-6700
Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs of Greater Salt Lake City
Sugar House Club
968 East Sugarmont Dr. (2225 South)
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106
Contact: Tiffany Harris
Email:
Phone: (801) 484-0841
Requires a background check ($15.00).
Victim Services
Unified Police Dept.
4250 W. 5451 So.
Kearns, Utah 84118
Contact: Claudia McDonald
Email:
Phone: (385) 468-9482
The Children’s Justice Center
257 11th Ave
Salt Lake City, Utah 84103
Contact: Jillian Willis
Phone: (385) 468-4567
Email:
Salt Lake City Police Department
Victim Advocate Department
333 So. 200 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Contact: Wendy Isom
Email:
Phone: (801) 799-3810
Salt Lake Area Domestic Violence Coalition
Contact: April Ensign
Cottonwood Heights Police Department
Victim Assistance Coordinator
Email:
Phone: 801-944-7042
Utah State Attorney General's Office
Katherine Rhodes, Victim Coordinator
5272 S. College Dr. #200
Murray, UT 84123
Phone: (801) 281-1200
Email:
Sandy City Police Department
Victim Advocate Unit
10000 S. Centennial Pkwy, suite 111
Sandy, Utah 84070
Contact: Vickie Bushman
Email:
Phone: (801) 568-4627
(This internship requires a 6-month commitment)
Rape Recovery Center
Address: 2035 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Contact: Katherine Aguilera
Phone: (801) 467-7282 Ext. 212
Email:
West Jordan Victim Assistance Program
8040 So. Redwood Road
West Jordan, Utah 84088
Contact: Cecilia Budd
Email:
Phone: (801) 870-9007
Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Address: 284 West 400 North, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103
Contact: Alana Kindness
Email:
Phone: Office: (801) 746-0404 Cell: (801) 201-9737
Safe Harbor and CARES Coalition
660 West Mutton Hollow Rd.
Kaysville, Utah
Contact: Jessica Burnham
Phone: (801) 589-2573
Email:
YWCA
322 East 300 So.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Contact: Rene Malecki
Email:
Phone: (801) 236-3370
Park City – Victim Advocate Program
Malena Stevens
Victim Advocate Coordinator
Park City Police Department
435-615-5575
Park City Police Department is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with our Victim Advocate Program. The Victim Advocate Program is designed to assist victims of violent crime through helping them access resources (including counseling, group therapy, food resources, etc.), design safety plans, arrange shelter placement, and help the victim through the legal process. We work closely with several nonprofits within Park City and utilize a community-based approach. There are several ways volunteers can contribute: Court Advocate, In-Office Advocate, and Crisis Response Team Member (see attached documents for details). All volunteers complete a 40-hour online training and attend periodic trainings (monthly, usually on a Saturday morning). Before beginning as a volunteer interested individuals must fill out an application and pass a background check.
Law Enforcement
Unified Police Department
Address: 3365 So. 900 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84119
Contact: Lt. April Morris (Mental Health Program)
Phone: (385) 468-9803
Email:
Salt Lake Police Department
Contact: Dennis McGowan
Address: 475 South 300 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Phone: (801) 799-3367
Email:
University of Utah Police Department
Department of Public Safety
Contact: Lt. Lynn Rohland
Phone: (801) 585-1162
Email:
Address: 1735 East South Campus Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Center for Policing Equity
10 East 100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Contact: Krista Dunn (801) 673-4046
Email:
Offender Supervision/Jail Pretrial Screening
Criminal Justice Services
145 East 1300 South Suite #501
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
Contact: Melissa Kreib, Probation Case Manager
Phone: (385) 468-3505
Email:
Jail Services
Davis County Jail
800 West State Street
Farmington, Utah 84025-0618
Contact: Suzanna Adair
Email:
Phone: (801) 573-5087
Forensics
Utah Dept. of Public Safety
Forensics Crime Lab
4501 Constitution Blvd.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84129
Contact: Michelle Harward
Phone: (801) 907-5641
Email:
Unified Police Dept.
Address: 3365 So. 900 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84119
Contact: Robin Olsen
Phone: (801) 635-7843
Email:
Courts
Salt Lake City Justice Courts
333 So. 200 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Contact: Tammy Shelton
Phone: (801) 535-6348
Email:
Third District Court
Matheson Courthouse 450 South State Street
P.O. Box 1860
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1860
Contact: Judge Elizabeth Hruby-Mills
Phone: (801) 238-7985
Email:
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