Case Study 1

H.R. 1412, the Justice and Integrity Act of 2009, was introduced in Congress with the goal "to increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process." The text of the bill can be found here. HR 1412 Justice and Integrity Act (proposed) 2009 . It is also available in Course Content -> Course Resources.

Based on your reading of the bill, specifically section 2, prepare a report (case study) for the original sponsor, Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), discussing racial disparities in the criminal justice system that he can use to move this bill forward in Congress.

Format Requirements

· Case study should have a minimum of 1,500 words or six pages
· Double space
· 12 pt. font
· 1" margins
· Use APA citations for all sources. You may use additional references and sources, provided that you cite them properly.

Additionally -

· Create a cover page for your assignment
· Include your name
· Course title and number
· Project title
· Topic selected
· Date of submission
Follow the style guidelines in either the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) particularly as they relate to citations and references.