Explain the issues of concern, summarize the leading studies in this area, and use theory and research to devise an approach that addresses the policy implications of the problem selected for the study. Use the theories to strengthen the argument (s).

Be aware that proper in-text citations will be an important factor in this exercise.

At least five outside references will be cited, including one from the assigned textbook. (Clear, Todd R., George F. Cole, & Michael D. Reisig, American Corrections (Cengage Learning) 12th edition, 2019. ?Clear, Todd R., George F. Cole, & Michael D. Reisig, American Corrections (Cengage Learning) 12th edition, 2019.)

  1. Prison/jail/juvenile facility tours, Probation programs (Realignment, Prop 36, Intensive Supervision, Scared Straight, Family reunification, peer court, substance abuse)
  2. Parole programs (electronic monitoring, global positioning for High-Risk Sex Offenders, revocation process, recidivism, overcrowding issues, AB 260, prison health care, private prisons)
  3. Experiences of people who work in corrections (Board of Parole Hearings Investigators, Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, treatment specialists, assessment center monitors, intake/classification specialists, Interstate Compact personnel, correctional counselors, offender advocates, CASA’s, parole agents, probation officers, correctional counselors, victim advocates)
  4. Experiences of the correctional clients (inmates, Lifer prisoners, ex-convicts, probationers, parolees, mother-infant inmates, ex-addicts, victim’s rights/VNOKS advocates, Innocence Project)

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