Law Enforcement:

Address the following in 500-750 words:

The police can often assist with lowering recidivism by implementing community-oriented policing (COP) efforts in high crime communities.

Discuss 2 COP programs that have been implemented that are effective in reducing recidivism.

Compare and contrast each program.

Pick and choose elements of each program, and develop a new program.

Use statistics and library research to support your response.

Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Courts:

Address the following in 500-750 words:

The courts can assist in recidivism reduction efforts by using empirically tested assessment tools to assist the judge with making sentencing decisions.

Research 2 tools that are used within the court systems.

Evaluate each and discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

Specifically discuss how the risk principle applies and can reduce or increase recidivism.

What tool out of the two would you recommend the courts implement, and why?

Discuss statistics and library research to support your response.

Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Corrections:

Address the following in 500-750 words:

For reentry to be effective, three main components must be present. This includes the following:

Reliable assessments or empirically tested programs

Program alignment

Transitional programming

Develop 1 effective reentry program that discusses each component.

What assessment tool would you use?

Which transitional program would be most effective?

Discuss the importance of program alignment.

Choose either educational or substance abuse programs as an example.

How can you ensure a smooth transition from incarceration to transitional programming to parole?

Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.