Describe a program or policy that already exists, and that have been evaluated.

CRJ 704 PROBATION & PAROLE

FINAL PAPER

TOPIC

Choose ONE topic for your final paper:

1. Propose a probation or a parole program or intervention

2. Propose a new policy on probation or/and parole

3. Describe a program or policy that already exists, and that have been evaluated

Re. 1 &2. The program or policy that you design/create has to assist probationers and/or parolees effectively and help them in their successful community adjustment and reentry. The program, intervention or policy that you propose needs to be based on known literature (published studies). Either you choose a very narrow, specific topic (e.g. mental health issues, women and children relationship, drug issues, employment etc.) or your approach is wholly, multi-dimensional. Regardless what you decide, this should be clear from the beginning.

Re. 3. If you select a program, an intervention or a policy that already exists, you need to also include evaluation research that proved its effectiveness. The examples of programs and interventions were provided in many of our articles and reports, for example, in the Vera Institute of Justice report.

FORMAT

The paper should be between 8 – 10 pages (excluding, title page, abstract, and references), double-spaced, 10 – 12 size Font (e.g. Times New Romans). All papers must be formatted in the American Psychological Association (APA) citation method and style for written assignments. APA guidelines can be found on the John Jay College Library website under “Library publications.”

You need to include at least 8 references – published studies in the scholarly journals. No more than 2 references can come from the course articles. All articles have to come from the peer-reviewed scholarly journals. The list of the journals is already posted on the Blackboard. The examples of the journals include: Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, Probation Journal, Criminal Justice & Behavior, Criminology & Public Policy, Journal of Criminal Justice, Prison Journal, Women & Criminal Justice, Corrections Today, Victims & Offenders, Criminal Justice Policy Review, Corrections: Policy, Practice & Research. I recommend that you search for the articles via Databases such as Criminal Justice Abstracts or SocioFile.

The paper should be well written. Pay attention to style, grammar and spelling (errors will lower your grade, so proof read your assignments before submitting them). If you need assistance: The Writing Center – located in Room 01.68 NB, (212) 237-8569 is a service that provides free tutoring in writing to students of John Jay College. The Center emphasizes formulating a thesis, organizing and developing ideas, documenting American Psychological Association (APA) style, evaluating evidence and revising a paper, and writing specific to the disciplines. The Center’s tutorial staff offers help in all stages of writing. Trained tutors work with students on conceptual and sentence level skills, rules of grammar and help them achieve greater eloquence and clarity in their writing.

The sections that I recommend you include in your paper are: Title page (with the title and your name), Abstract (a brief, 100-words summary of your paper), Introduction, Literature Review, Descriiption of the Program or Policy, Conclusions, References. However, the sections may vary depending on your personal style of writing and whether you present existing program or propose a new program.

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