Corrections Reform Policy

To Prepare: Review the correctional theories located in the Learning Resources. Using the National Institute of Justice website, research and identify one reentry program. Then, identify one program from another country, from a credible resource (they can be shown to be effective or ineffective). Describe two reentry programs. Include at least two social or cultural perspectives on each. For each reentry program: Explain whether each one is effective. Explain how it is effective or ineffective. Include references to research and statistics that exist to support or oppose the furtherance of the program. Include at least one graph for each program to illustrate your position. Finally, explain which program is more effective at helping offenders reenter society. Present one way you would suggest reforming the program to improve it. Present one way you would suggest reforming the program to improve it.