CJA 214 Week 2 DQs

What is persuasive writing? What role does persuasive writing play in the criminal justice system? How well does persuasive writing meet the criteria of effective communication within the criminal justice system? Explain.

You may encounter several different situations and people in the criminal justice field with whom you must communicate, such as the chief, the prosecutor, a citizen who witnessed a crime, a patrol officer, or the captain in charge of the records department. Select at least two different communication scenarios form the above and describe which type of communication, oral or written, is most important in this situation and why.