Instructions: The underlying theme from this course is a deceivingly simple question: What can we reasonably expect from the criminal justice system in terms of crime control and crime prevention? To answer this question, there has been a discussion on a variety of ways in which the criminal justice system intends to reduce crime. Your outline of a paper should include a detailed review and discussion of empirical studies that have assessed the policy's effectiveness.

In a nutshell, select a policy and discuss its overall effectiveness. Keep in mind that effectiveness is based on various factors in addition to crime reduction such as overall costs, practicality, and generalizability. The conclusion of your outline should include an educated assessment of whether this policy should be widely utilized and funded by the government.

Tips This outline is: 1. A professional endeavor that should be well written and organized in essay fashion. 2. A synthesis of the information about the research topic.

Sample Outline for the Policy Paper (this is how your outline should look) Topic: Drunk drivers are less likely to recidivate if they receive punishment rather than treatment. I. Introduction A. Statistics on prevalence of drunk driving B. Two approaches to reducing drunk driving 1. Punishment 2. Rehabilitation

II. Scope of the problem A. Summary of most recent estimates of number of drunk driving incidents B. Summary of most recent estimates of drunk driving fatalities

III. Deterrence theory of drunk drives A. Classical theory on punishment B. Deterrence theory 1. Specific Deterrence 2. General Deterrence C. Direct and Indirect experience with punishment 1. Direct experience with punishment 2. Indirect experience with punishment 3. Direct experience with punishment avoidance 4. Indirect experience with punishment avoidance

IV. Punishment A. Confinement B. Fines C. Removal of privileges 1. Take away driver's license 2. Ignition interlock devices

V. Treatment programs A. In-patient 1. Alcohol-related programs 2. Mental health therapy B. Outpatient 1. Alcohol-related programs 2. Mental health therapy

VI. Conclusion A. Summary statement of problem and impact on society B. Policy implication: Create more ways to educate people about