personal statement to your supervisor in which you communicate your ethical perspective and commitment to an ethical environment in your agency.

Include the following in your statement:

• Describe the role and significance of ethics in criminal justice.
• Summarize an ethical theory that will guide your conduct in your role.
• Consider the theories you learned in Weeks 4 and 5.
• Include details related to the core principles and criticisms of the theory.
• Explain the significance of the theory in criminal justice and your role as a corrections officer.
• Create 2 original examples to illustrate your selected ethical theory in action within your duties as youth correctional officer.
• Note: You may review case studies in your textbook, but do not copy or modify them for this assignment.
• Explain the intended outcome of demonstrating ethical conduct to the examples you created.
• How will you ensure juvenile offenders' rights are protected?
• How will you guarantee juvenile offenders are treated with dignity and respect?
• How will you ensure your ethical standards and legal responsibilities won't be compromised?