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Write a 700- to 1,050-word report in which you explain how you will apply evaluation strategies to evaluate Early -release program Write a 700- to 1,050-word report in which you explain how you will apply evaluation strategies to evaluate Early -the early-release program criminal justice program criminal justice program.The report will be shared with your supervisor, who wants to justify the evaluation to key decision-makers and stakeholders.

Use the following 4 headings in your report and address the following topics in your report:

Program Analysis

• Identify and provide a link to the criminal justice program you researched.
• Briefly describe the criminal justice program you selected in the Week 1 Assessment Preparation task.
• Indicate whether the program is a local, state, or federal program.
• Explain the organization's mission.
• Explain the goals/objectives of the program.
• Explain a strategy and/or activity of the program. Include details to explain how the strategy or activity supports program goals.

Policy Analysis

• Identify and provide a link to the criminal justice policy you selected and researched in the Week 1 Assessment Preparation task.
• Summarize the policy and identify whether it is applicable at the local-, state-, or federal-government level.
• Include relevant details about the legal statute or law the policy is aligned to.
• Explain how the program fulfills the mandate(s) of the policy.

Your Evaluation Model

• Identify the purpose of your evaluation.
• Identify which evaluation model (e.g., embedded evaluation model, SARA model) is most appropriate for your proposed evaluation. Justify your choice.

Evaluation Questions

• Select 2 or 3 evaluation questions you would like to answer through your evaluation. Justify your selection.

Cite at least 2 scholarly sources, in addition to the textbook.

Format your citations and references according to APA guidelines.