In this assessment, you will analyze the intersection of problem-solving and policy evaluation, while also addressing ethical considerations.

Preparation

Research problem-solving models and consider how you could use these models to evaluate criminal justice issues or programs.

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:

• Stand your ground policy/castle doctrine
• Registries for individuals who have committed sexual offenses
• No bail policy/bail reform
• Plea bargaining
• Three-strikes policies
• Counterterrorism policies

Note:Speak with your faculty member if you need assistance selecting a policy for this assessment.

Assessment Deliverable

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.

Address the following in your presentation:

• Explain the value of evaluating criminal justice policies.
• Summarize the criminal justice policy selected.
• Specify whether the policy is applicable in local, state, or federal contexts.
• Include relevant details about the criminal justice policy's purpose and its relevance to contemporary criminal justice issues.
• Analyze the ethical considerations regarding the policy. Include relevant details about:
• The advantages and challenges of the policy
• The public perception toward the policy
• The success of the policy in curbing criminal offenses
• Any unintended outcomes or consequences of the policy
• A problem or issue with the policy that needs a resolution
• Summarize the problem-solving model you selected for evaluation. Consider reviewing the problem-solving resources in the Assessment Support section.
• Explain how the problem-solving model can be used to evaluate and/or address ethical concerns related to the policy.
• Describe the process and intended outcomes of applying the problem-solving model to resolve the identified policy issue.

Includespeaker notes with your presentation.

Cite 2 scholarly sources, References