Importance of community-based corrections programs

      Prompt: In this first milestone, you will create a draft of the introduction to your final paper. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: I. Introduction: In this section, you will explain the importance of community-based corrections programs and provide an overview of the programs available to offenders throughout the United States. A. Briefly discuss common issues facing correctional facilities and why these issues create the need for community-based corrections. B. Describe the three main categories of community-based corrections programs that are offered to offenders throughout the United States, providing specific examples. C. Discuss how one determines if a community-based corrections program is effective. What types of metrics or other information do you look at to determine program success? Guidelines for Submission: Your introduction must be 1–2 pages in length, using 12-point Times New Roman font and double spacing while following proper APA formatting.