Northern Essex Community College
Module 3 Content
Review all module materials and expectations carefully before beginning your work.
Module Content
Below are the required materials for this module. These readings, resources, and activities will help you understand the key concepts and prepare you for the module assignments.
Required Materials
- Read: Criminal Justice: An Overview – Section 1.3: Defining
- Watch: Measuring Crime
- Read: Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System: Chapter 2 – Click on the “+” symbol to open the full chapter
- Read: National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
- NIBRS 2024 Crime Map – Visual & Searchable Data
- Read: The Nation’s Two Crime Measures
- Module Lecture: The Crime Picture
How to Approach This Content
- Review the materials carefully and take notes as you work through them.
- Focus on the major concepts, examples, or skills connected to the module activities.
- Be prepared to apply what you learned rather than simply summarize the content.
Accessibility Support
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