Innovative Criminal Justice Policy
This assignment invites you to examine a neighborhood in Riverbend City that has numerous social problems, including increased crime rates. Based on the information presented in the scenario, you will use criminal justice theories to explain the enforcement and administration of criminal justice.
Instructions
Based on the Riverbend City: Disorder and Crime media scenario:
Introduction
Your introduction should describe the social conditions present within the Riverbend City scenario, and the programs enacted by the Riverbend City Police Department in response to the situation.
Body
Describe the response to crime used by the Riverbend City Police Department by applying criminal justice theories to explain the enforcement and administration of criminal justice.
Apply criminal justice theory to improve the policies enacted by the Riverbend City Police Department in response to the situation.
Develop criteria for the evaluation of criminal justice theory using the conditions presented in the Riverbend City media scenario.
Integrate valid, reliable, and ethical research to inform policy and decision making used by the Riverbend City Police Department.
Writing Requirements
Length: At least 8 double-spaced pages (excluding the cover page and references list). Include page numbers, headings, and running header.
References: A minimum of 4 peer-reviewed resources formatted following current APA guidelines.
Formatting: Use correct APA style and formatting, paying particular attention to citations and references.
Font size and type: Times New Roman, 12 points.
A scoring rubric communicates expectations of quality around assignment tasks. Be sure to review the Innovative Criminal Justice Policy Scoring Guide to ensure you understand the grading criteria for this assignment
Resources
Innovative Criminal Justice Policy Scoring Guide.
Riverbend City: Disorder and Crime.
APA Style and Format.
