Press Release and Reflection Summary

Navigate tothe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) website (www.fbi.gov).

Click on News from the tab located at the top of the page.

Click on Press Releases.

Review the FBI’s top 10 news stories for the past week to see how a press release is written.

Write a 350- to 700-word press release about a current criminal justice event or an issue in your state that involves a diverse group and potential language barriers.

Include a 350- to 700-word reflection summary that addresses the following questions about the press release:

• Who was your diverse group, and what methods did you use to communicate effectively?
• Did writing a press release about the event require you to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act? If so, how?
• How did you address language barriers, if any?
• What were the communication dynamics specific to this event?

Format your press release and reflection summary consistent with APA guidelines; utilizing in-text citations, and references.