For professor 2013 only

MINI PAPER DETAILS

-One page paper (about 250 words)

-Font – 12 point

-Margins – 1”

-Two references (text MAY be one of them)

-Format:

                  -Cover page

                  -Paper

                  -References page

Mini Paper Topic:

In Week 1, we talked about the theory side vs. the policy side of criminology.  Now you will pretend you are a criminologist. 

Please write a one-page paper to convince policy makers to change a current policy or to implement a new policy.  Be sure to tell you’re your reasoning, and use sources to give your suggestions credibility.

Examples (which you may, but do not have to, use):

-Disallow companies from asking about a person’s criminal history on applications (thereby increasing the likelihood of being hired)

-Ask policy makers to disallow capital punishment

-Ask policy makers to change sentencing guidelines / “three strikes” laws

-Ask policy makers to increase funding of mentoring programs

-Move programs that combat domestic violence out of the criminal justice systems (as these programs would only address incidents reported through the criminal justice system)

-Increase the prevalence of “battered women shelters” (safe haven from domestic violence)

-Implement crime prevention programs in all elementary schools nationwide