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In this assignment,you will demonstrateyour mastery of the following course outcomes:
Determine patterns and trends present in criminal justice data that inform data-driven decision making regarding contemporary criminal justice issues
Determine appropriate research that supports decision making regarding contemporary criminal justice issues
Employ strategic methods used by leaders in the field of criminal justice for informing the decision-making process of data-driven solutions
Propose data-driven solutions that address contemporary issues in criminal justice agencies
Communicate to diverse audiences data-driven recommendations that address contemporary criminal justice issues using best practices of the field
Prompt
For your final project, you will assume the role of a leader within a criminal justice organization of your choice. Based on your chosen scenario, you will be presented with a specific challenge faced by your organization that is emblematic of widerissues incontemporary criminal justice. Your task is to develop an evidence-based solution for the problem, which will be articulated in a formal solution proposal to be presented to your organization’s leadership team. You will be given information (includingthisdata set) foryour scenario, but you must also conduct your own research on comparable organizations and trends in the field to determine opportunities and external threats. You will use the data, your research, and your knowledge of theory to develop an informed, data-driven solution to the issue. Finally, you will conclude your solution proposal by identifying internal and external audiences for your solution and creating examples of targeted communications for disseminating your ideas.
Based on the best available data and research, what is the ideal solution for addressing the challenge facing your organization?
Specifically, you must address the critical elementslisted below. Mostof the critical elements align with a particular course outcome (shown in brackets).
I. Introduction: In this section, establish a context that provides your audience with any background information that is necessary for understanding your proposal.
Theory and Methods: In this section, explain the
theoretical frameworks that underpin your analysis and proposed solution.
a) Identify foundational criminology theories that apply
to your chosen organization and the challenge it faces. Draw connections
between the theories and the specific context that will ultimately support your
analysis and your proposed solution.
b) Examine the strategic methods used by leaders in the
field for approaching problems such as yours. For example, what do the current
best practices in the field suggest in terms of researching and investigating
the issue? Highlight methods that support your proposal.
c) Similarly, identify best practices in the field for communicating
with diverse audiences. Illustrate these practices with specific examples that
will ultimately support your communication plan.
III. Literature Review: In this section, present all of
the evidence that you have analyzed (including the provided data and your
independent research) and that will support your proposed solution.
a) Data Analysis: Using the provided data, determine any
patterns and trends that are present. What meaning and significance can you
glean from the data?
b) Research: Present your research on the issue that
builds on the patterns and trends you identified in the data. For example, are
there prior solutions that similar organizations have implemented in addressing
this type of issue? What meaning and significance can youglean from your
research?
c) Root Causes: Based on your data analysis and
independent research, explain what you believe to be the root causes of the
issue. Logically justify your conclusion using the evidence.
IV. Proposal: In this section, present and defend your
plan for solving the issue facing your organization.
a) Solution:
i. Based on your theoretical framework and your analysis
and research, propose a solution that effectively addresses the issue.
ii. Illustrate your proposal with the specific steps that
the organization would need to take in order to properly execute the solution.
iii. Recommend strategic methods that leadership of the
organization could apply in effectively implementing your proposed solution.
b) Defense:
i. Explain how your solution will improve the situation
for both your organization and the community that is affected by the issue. Use
specific examples to illustrate.
ii. Explain how the data you analyzed and the trends you
identified have guided you to this solution. In other words, how did your
analysis of the data inform your decision making? Use specific examples to
illustrate.
iii. Explain how your research led you to this solution.
In other words, how did the evidence in your research inform your decision
making? Use specific examples to illustrate.
V. Communication Plan: In this section, explain how you
will disseminate the key ideas of your proposal.
a) Determine who the key internal and external audiences
for your proposal are, and explain how you would present the information to
them. Your communication plan should reflect the best practices in the field,
as discussed in your Theory and Methods section.
b) Choose one internal audience and develop a sample
communication for them regarding your proposed solution. Be sure that your
communication is appropriate for this audience and is aligned with best
practices in the field.
c) Choose one external audience and develop a sample
communication for them regarding your proposed solution. Be sure that your
communication is appropriate for this audience and is aligned with best
practices in the field.
VI. References: In this section, cite all of your sources
using APA formatting and guidelines.
Guidelines for Submission: Your solution proposal should
be 10–12 pages in length (plus a cover page and references) and should be
written in APA format. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and
one-inch margins.