Find a recent article (it should be no older than 3 months) from either The New York Times (www.nytimes.com), The Marshall Project (www.themarshallproject.org) or other NATIONAL newspaper that discusses a contemporary criminal justice issue. Do NOT use an editorial, essay, or other opinion piece.
Then, connect at least two concepts from the textbook to the article. Your written assignment should be no fewer than 800 words.
Keep in mind, the current events analysis is designed as an opportunity for you to apply what we are learning in class to the events described in the news article. Demonstrating you understand and can apply the class material to the real world is the goal. The summary of the news story should NOT be the bulk of your assignment. Write more about the criminal justice concepts you choose and less about the news article.