*The length of your assignment is seven-ten (7-10) pages. Not including your title and reference pages.
*Your assignment should include four (4) peer reviewed scholarly sources. Sources must be cited both intext and on the reference page.
*Citations used are correctly formatted in APA style.
*Current APA formatting must be used:
o 12-point times new roman font.
o Double spaced
o One-inch boarders
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This paper should consist of the following:
I am doing my research paper on “The Effectiveness of Probation and Parole Programs in Reducing Recidivism Rates.” I chose this topic because I want to find more information on how probation and parole programs can influence positive outcomes, reduce recidivism rates, and contribute to public safety. I would like to learn about what’s working, and why, as well as areas in which probation and parole can improve. I want to explore why some programs work better for certain individuals versus others. I would like to see the differences between individuals who’ve been incarcerated for a great amount of time, versus those who may have only been on probation for a smaller amount of time. I aim to examine these programs’ effectiveness in promoting long-term behavioral change. I will review case studies, statistics, and peer reviewed scholarly sources to determine the effectiveness of probation and parole programs in reducing recidivism rates.
I’m aware that all individuals are different and require different treatment plans and programs to help reduce recidivism, so I would like to see the challenges that arise and compare if probationers have more accessibility to resources and rehabilitation than parolees. As I do my research, I may change the path of my paper, but my plan is to stick to the topics at hand. Probation and parole programs are crucial to our criminal justice system and the reintegration into society for our offenders.