Overview

In each of the projects in this course, I will play the role of a community outreach coordinator. This allied professional role supports the criminal justice system by providing clear and effective communication between criminal justice professionals and the community.

Prompt

In this journal assignment, consider the role of community outreach coordinator and that of the other allied professionals I have read about in this module. Then, answer each of the following:

• How do these roles support criminal justice professionals?
• What do I see as the benefits to criminal justice professionals?
• What types of skills do you think these professionals need in order to effectively do their jobs?

Review section II of Developing and Enhancing Relationships with Communities Through Outreach PDF from the U.S. Department of Justice if you would like to learn more about the role of a community outreach coordinator.

Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:

• Describe how these roles support criminal justice professionals.
• Describe the benefits to criminal justice professionals.
• Describe the types of skills these professionals need in order to effectively do their jobs.