Racial disparities in criminal sentencing

Paper Structure:

1. Introduction: o Propose and set up your introduction on racial disparities. o Define racial disparities and identify at which stage they exist

in the criminal justice system (CJS). o You can choose to focus on racial disparities at any stage of

the CJS or any facet that is criminal justice related. 2. Proposed Solution:

o Explicitly state your proposed solution to eradicating racial disparities.

3. Implementation Examples: o Explain how other cities, counties, or states have

implemented this solution. 4. Research Evidence:

o Provide research evidence on whether your chosen approach is effective.

5. Conclusion

This paper should demonstrate your understanding of course concepts, your ability to conduct scholarly research, and your critical thinking skills.

Formatting Requirements:

• Length: 2-4 pages (excluding title page and references) • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point • Spacing: Double-spaced • Margins: 1-inch on all sides • Citation Style: APA format (include at least 7 scholarly references)