Current Issues in Criminal Justice-1M

Essay

Corrections Programs

In this assignment, you will consider various treatment-related community corrections programs and their effectiveness in terms of controlling crime. Select two types of treatment-related community corrections programs. You may select programs described in this week’s readings or others pending instructor approval. Then, write a 2-3 pages Essay in response to the following prompts:

Briefly describe each corrections program, including its components and the type of crime(s) it addresses.

Assess the potential effectiveness of each program.

Explain which of the two you think is more effective.

Be sure to address all prompts and cite your sources in APA format. Submit your final draft to the Dropbox by Sunday, 11:59 PM (Mountain).