Critical Perspectives on Effective Intervention There are four general principles of effective intervention that have become organizing concepts of community corrections. They have stimulated what has become known as the “what works” movement. Prepare a

Week 4 - Assignment

Critical Perspectives on Effective Intervention

[WLOs: 2, 3, 4, 5] [CLOs: 2, 3, 5, 6]

There are four general principles of effective intervention that have become organizing concepts of

community corrections. They have stimulated what has become known as the “what works” movement.

Prepare a digital slide presentation outlining the four general principles of the "what works" movement.

For this assignment, you will prepare five digital slides that consider perspectives on the potential

merits and limitations associated with each of the four general principles. It is important to develop the

ability to frame an approach to content in a digital slide format. A digital slide format provides an

opportunity to succinctly summarize points and to organize your thoughts in a compelling and coherent

manner. Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please complete the assigned readings in the

Wright (2012) text, Contemporary Prison Overcrowding: Short-Term Fixes to a Perpetual Problem

(Pitts et al., 2014) and Assessing the Effectiveness of Correctional Sanctions (Cochran et al.,

2014). In addition, please review the website Bureau of Justice Statistics (https://bjs.gov/) . Also,

please consider the recommended website resources.

In your slide presentation, using at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed, or credible sources in addition to

the course text

• Analyze critical perspectives on the merits and drawbacks of each of the four general principles.

• Interpret constitutional principles for social and criminal justice that relate to at least one of the four

general principles.

• Apply knowledge of cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness to a program, policy, or practice in

corrections relevant to at least one of the four general principles.

• Explain a criminal justice issue within the system of corrections relevant to at least one of the four

general principles.

Consider using Q for your research and to access writing supports, and tutoring services available to

you. See the Guide to Installing and Using Q

(https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/dd00f749-7449-469c-9bd3-

1e6e269bd895/1/Guide%20to%20Installing%20and%20Using%20Q%20for%20Success.pdf) for more

information.

*Note: To access the Ashford University Library directly, click on the Writing Center and Library links in

your left navigation. Watch the Database Search Tips

(https://ashford.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Database+Search+Tips/0_vj8u97hi) video for more and

see Searching the Ashford University Library document for assignment-specific search tips.

Presenting engaging multimedia content also improves learner retention of information. Include visual

enhancements in your presentation. Include appropriate images, a consistent font, appropriate

animations, and transitions from content piece-to-content piece and slide-to-slide. (Images should be

cited in APA format as outlined by the Ashford Writing Center guide to Tables, Images, & Appendices

(http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/tables-images-appendices) .) You may wish to use the Where to Get

Free (and Legal) Images guide (https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/5618416c-

a94d-4ad6-948d-89fe46c74674/1/MSCJ%20Where%20to%20Get%20Free%20Images.pdf) for assistance

with accessing freely available public domain and/or Creative Commons licensed images. It is

recommended that you access Garr Reynolds Top Ten Slide Tips

(http://www.garrreynolds.com/preso-tips/design/) and Simple Rules for Better PowerPoint

Presentations (http://www.gcflearnfree.org/powerpoint-tips/simple-rules-for-better-powerpoint-

presentations) , which provide useful assistance with creating successful PowerPoint presentations.

The Critical Perspectives on Effective Intervention presentation:

• Must be five slides in length (not including title and references slides) and formatted according to

APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation

(http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/how-make-powerpoint-presentation)

• Must include a separate title slide with the following:

◦ Title of presentation

◦ Student’s name

◦ Course name and number

◦ Instructor’s name

◦ Date submitted

• Must use at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed, or credible sources in addition to the course text.

◦ The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources

(https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/e5359309-7d3c-4a21-a410-

44d59303ccef/1/Scholarly%20Peer-Reviewed%20and%20Other%20Credible%20Sources.pdf) table

offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a

specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor

has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular slide

presentation.

• Must document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing

Center’s Citing Within Your Paper (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/citing-within-your-paper)

• Must include a separate references slide that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the

Ashford Writing Center. See the Formatting Your References List

(http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/format-your-reference-list) resource in the Ashford Writing Center for

specifications.

*Note: You are encouraged to integrate any feedback from your instructor and upload the assignment

to your ePortfolio .

Carefully review the Grading Rubric

(http://ashford.waypointoutcomes.com/assessment/22398/preview) for the criteria that will be used to

evaluate your assignment.

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