Imagine you are a criminal justice professional who offers programs to inmates. You will review two programs and make a recommendation to your institution which one you think may be the best one for your agency to use. 

Preparation

Listen to the Week 3 Summative Assessment Guide to better understand the context and significance of this assessment. (UPLOADED IN FILES)

Visit the Corrections  (https://crimesolutions.ojp.gov/topics/corrections)  page of the Crime Solutions website, and select 2 of the various programs listed.  

Assessment Deliverable

Write a 700- to 1,050-word proposal for your institution in which you report on the following: 

• Identify the 2 programs you have selected.
• Compare the goals, target population, and various components of each program.
• Analyze the intended outcomes of each program in order to assess its effectiveness. Identify the benefits each program offers.
• Make a program recommendation based on your comparison and analysis. For example, does the recommended program reach more individuals than the other program you selected for the comparison? Look at the recidivism rate for each program to determine which program may be more effective in achieving its goals. Justify your choice.

Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references in addition to the specific chapter(s) or page(s) from your textbook.

Format your citations and references according to APA guidelines.