Exam Content Once a criminal justice professional has complete

Exam Content
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Once a criminal justice professional has completed a program or policy evaluation, they may identify a problem that needs to be addressed. They will need to apply problem-solving skills to address it, and there are many problem-solving methods a criminal justice professional can choose from. Consistently selecting the appropriate strategy for a problem will not only improve program and policy outcomes, but also improve operations management overall.
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In this assessment, you will analyze the intersection of problem-solving and policy evaluation, while also addressing ethical considerations.
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Preparation
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Research problem-solving models and consider how you could use these models to evaluate criminal justice issues or programs.
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Select a local, state, or federal criminal justice policy and research it. This could be the policy you researched and analyzed in Weeks 1–3 or select a different policy of your choice. Potential topics include:
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Stand your ground policy/castle doctrine
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Registries for individuals who have committed sexual offenses
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No bail policy/bail reform
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Plea bargaining
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Three-strikes policies
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Counterterrorism policies
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Note: Speak with your faculty member if you need assistance selecting a policy for this assessment.
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Assessment Deliverable
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Create a 12- to 15-slide presentation in which you explain how your selected problem-solving model can be applied to evaluating a criminal justice policy. This presentation will be included in a workshop for new hires who will be evaluating criminal justice policies and programs.
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For maximum points, you must cite and reference the required reading/video for the week.
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Address the following in your presentation:
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Explain the value of evaluating criminal justice policies.
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Summarize the criminal justice policy selected.
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Specify whether the policy is applicable in local, state, or federal contexts.
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Include relevant details about the criminal justice policy’s purpose and its relevance to contemporary criminal justice issues.
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Analyze the ethical considerations regarding the policy. Include relevant details about:
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The advantages and challenges of the policy
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The public perception toward the policy
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The success of the policy in curbing criminal offenses
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Any unintended outcomes or consequences of the policy
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A problem or issue with the policy that needs a resolution
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Summarize the problem-solving model you selected for evaluation. Consider reviewing the problem-solving resources in the Assessment Support section.
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Explain how the problem-solving model can be used to evaluate and/or address ethical concerns related to the policy.
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Describe the process and intended outcomes of applying the problem-solving model to resolve the identified policy issue.
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Include speaker notes with your presentation.
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Cite 2 scholarly sources, in addition to the textbook.
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Format your citations and references according to APA guidelines.
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