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Law Enforcement:

• Address the following in 500–750 words:
  • The police can often assist with lowering recidivism by implementing community-oriented policing (COP) efforts in high crime communities.
    • Discuss 2 COP programs that have been implemented that are effective in reducing recidivism.
    • Compare and contrast each program.
    • Pick and choose elements of each program, and develop a new program.
    • Use statistics and library research to support your response.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Courts:

• Address the following in 500–750 words:
  • The courts can assist in recidivism reduction efforts by using empirically tested assessment tools to assist the judge with making sentencing decisions.
    • Research 2 tools that are used within the court systems.
    • Evaluate each and discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
    • Specifically discuss how the risk principle applies and can reduce or increase recidivism.
    • What tool out of the two would you recommend the courts implement, and why?
    • Discuss statistics and library research to support your response.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Corrections: 

• Address the following in 500–750 words:
  • For reentry to be effective, three main components must be present. This includes the following:
    • Reliable assessments or empirically tested programs
    • Program alignment
    • Transitional programming
  • Develop 1 effective reentry program that discusses each component.
    • What assessment tool would you use?
    • Which transitional program would be most effective?
    • Discuss the importance of program alignment.
    • Choose either educational or substance abuse programs as an example.
    • How can you ensure a smooth transition from incarceration to transitional programming to parole?
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style