written assignment 8 1

For this module, you will be required to complete a written exercise. The paper must be in APA format and include a title page, abstract, discussion, conclusion, and references. Your paper should go beyond the obvious, be written at a graduate level, and must be at least 1,200 words in length. You must use at least three resources to support your position. Remember, all resources including, but not limited to, journals, magazines, and/or books must be properly cited using APA style.

You must also read and respond to at least three other students’ papers no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT. Your responses must be no less than 100 words each.

Give constructive feedback on submissions that have been posted by your classmates, including factual information and/or subjective interpretations. Remarks can include your opinion(s), but must be based on experience, research, and/or prior learning. Use insight gained from this exercise to enhance your ability to analyze other situations you may encounter.

INITIAL PAPER

After much research, as a leader of a correctional facility, you have decided to start a new program in your agency.

How will you structure the program to make sure that it can properly be evaluated to determine if the program actually works to reduce recidivism? You must include how you will evaluate the program.

What steps will you take to implement the program?