Assignment:
Corrections Programs
Consider various treatment-related community corrections programs and their effectiveness in terms of controlling crime. Select two types of treatment-related community corrections programs. You may select programs described in this week’s readings or others pending instructor approval. Then, write a 2 to 3 page Essay in response to the following prompts:
- Briefly describe each corrections program, including its components and the type of crime(s) it addresses.
- Assess the potential effectiveness of each program.
- Explain which of the two you think is more effective.
Be sure to address all prompts and cite your sources in APA format.
References:
T. Scott. (2012). Introduction to criminal justice: Current perspectives from InfoTrac® (1st ed.). Belmont, CA: Cengage.