CJA/385

CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY ANALYSIS & PROGRAM EVALUATION

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CJA 385 Week 1 Personal Perception Paper

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper, describing your personal perception of policy-making in criminal justice. Identify any assumptions on which your perceptions are based. Be sure to answer the following questions:

• How would you describe policy-making?
• How would you describe policy analysis?
• How do your perceptions compare to the definitions in the readings?
• What are 2-3 examples of criminal justice policies?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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CJA 385 Week 2 Policy Development and Implementation Executive Summary

Resource: Sample Executive Summary

Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word executive summary in which you include the following:

• Identify components of policy development and implementation.
• Determine the influences on criminal justice policy development and policy-making.
• Include research, factual information, and public opinion information that supports your points.

Note. This is an executive summary. It is meant to provide the main points and the most relevant information needed to answer the prompts. Be concise in your analysis and findings.

Format your executive summary in accordance with APA guidelines.

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CJA 385 Week 2 Evolution of Criminal Justice Policy Development Presentation

Conduct an analysis of the evolution of criminal justice policy development.

Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes. In your presentation, include answers to the following questions:

• How has criminal justice policy developed?
• What are the major influences to criminal justice policy development?  Provide examples.
• Are there concerns regarding implementation? If so, is it because it is incorporated into policy development? Explain your response.

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

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CJA 385 Week 3 Evaluation Model Paper

Select an evaluation model that you determine has the most applicability and relevance to criminal justice policy today.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper summarizing the model you have chosen and provide analysis and explanation for your choice. Be sure to include the following:

• A summary of the model
• An explanation of why your chosen model is the most applicable and relevant
• An assessment of the effectiveness of your chosen model in evaluating a specific criminal justice policy

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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CJA 385 Week 3 Policy Monitoring vs. Policy Evaluation Comparison Brief

Prepare a 350- to 700-word brief comparing and contrasting policy monitoring and policy evaluation. This brief is intended for a high level executive of your agency/organization, so ensure that you keep it concise and relevant. Be sure to answer the following questions:

• What is policy monitoring?
• What is policy evaluation?
• How does policy monitoring compare to policy evaluation?
• Which is most applicable to criminal justice policy?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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CJA 385 Week 4 Alternative Solution Proposal

Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper analyzing how a current criminal justice policy was developed as an alternative solution/strategy to its predecessor policy. Be sure to include the following:

• Identify the policy.
• Describe how it was an alternative solution/strategy to its predecessor policy.
• Analyze the factors that contributed to the policy’s development.

Format your paper in accordance with APA guidelines.

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CJA 385 Week 4 Comparative Analysis Presentation

Complete an in-depth comparative analysis of two policies developed on an issue. This can be a comparison across state policies on an issue, or a comparison of the evolution of a policy. Examples include drug policy, capital punishment, and domestic violence.

Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes detailing your findings. Include a chart or table that compares aspects of each policy side-by-side. Be sure to answer the following questions:

• What is the issue?
• What are the two policies developed? Clearly explain the goals, objectives, and measures of both policies.
• What led to the development of each policy?
• How are they different?  Which is more effective?

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

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CJA 385 Week 5 Future of Criminal Justice Policy Paper

Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper using definitions, principles, and concepts from previous assignments, in which you establish a thesis regarding the future of criminal justice policy making. Include the following:

• Describe your thesis regarding the future of criminal justice policy making.
• Analyze the future of criminal justice policy.
• Describe the limitations associated with criminal justice policy making.
• Suggest a realistic solution to anticipating policy outcomes.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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CJA 385 Week 5 Criminal Justice Policy in Practice Evaluation Proposal

Prepare an evaluation proposal (including anticipated results) for criminal justice policy or program in your area of interest.

Create a 14- to 16-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes. The proposal should include:

• A title of proposed study
• Abstract (maximum of 150 word summary of entire proposal)
• A background section, including a description of the policy or program, and the goals and objectives of the program
• The purpose of the evaluation
• Evaluation questions, including:

  • Methodology (sample groups, setting, instrumentation, procedures, and data)

• Analysis

  • Significance of the study
  • Limitations
  • Mock or real presentation of results
  • Conclusions and recommendations

Format your presentation in accordance with APA guidelines.

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