For this assignment, develop a proposal to implement five significant policy changes within the criminal justice system. Your goal is to present a clear, detailed, and well-supported argument for each proposed change, addressing issues identified throughout the semester. You are to assume a leadership role in the criminal justice system, with the ability to influence high-ranking professionals who can implement your suggestions.

1. Policy Changes:
   • Develop five policy changes based on issues discussed in the weekly chapter activities and class materials.
   • For each policy/program, include the following:
     • Description: Explain the current policy/program in detail, including its purpose and implementation.
     • Evaluation: Decide whether to rework or discard the policy/program. Provide a clear rationale for your decision.
     • Proposed Changes: If reworking, describe how you would modify the policy/program to improve its effectiveness. If discarding, propose a specific and feasible alternative policy/program to replace it.
   • Be specific and descriptive. Include real-world examples, theories, or concepts from class materials to support your recommendations.
2. Use of Sources:
   • Cite at least five references from the course textbook to support your arguments.
   • Incorporate at least five peer-reviewed journal articles to provide empirical evidence for your policy evaluations and proposals.
   • All sources must be cited in APA format, with in-text citations and a properly formatted reference page.
3. Integration of Class Concepts:
   • Use theories, concepts, and examples discussed during the semester to strengthen your arguments. Address any "nonsense" policies or practices identified in class and explain why your proposals would result in better outcomes.
4. Organization:
   • You may divide your paper into five sections, one for each policy/program.
   • If discussing related or overlapping policies, feel free to combine them into a single section. Ensure clarity and logical flow in your presentation.