criminal justice policy paper
A policy paper is a critical analysis of an important societal issue or problem that involves the research and development of a defensible plan – a policy proposal for solving the problem by formulating workable strategies for implement a new plan.
After reading Walker’s book, Sense and Nonsense you are to write a 5 page, double spaced abbreviated policy proposal on a criminal justice issue/problem of your choosing. Your paper should follow the following structure:
Title of your Policy Paper
Statement of the Problem
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What is the specific problem – define it
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Provide the reader with background information about the social problem
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What are the historical background issues related to this problem
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Why is it an important issue that needs to be addressed
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What evidence is there that suggest a change in policy is needed
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What are the major causes of the problem
Current Policy
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What are the current policies/programs
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Why haven’t those policies/programs solved, or alleviated the problem(s)
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What are the major flaws or limitations of the current policy
Policy Recommendations/Action Plan
(In this section of your paper formulate an effective policy proposal that is practical and feasible – tell us why your proposal will work)
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What are your specific policy recommendations
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How does your policy solve the problem, better than current policies
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What research/evidence can you offer that your proposal will work
- What are the most critical obstacles to implementing your proposal – i.e., financial, ethical, or political
- Why might policy makers oppose or embrace your proposal
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