o The paper will include a statement of the problem section, as well as a section discussing empirical implications to address the problem. At least half of the paper should focus on your analysis of those issues providing your recommendations for the way forward. This may be in the form of very tangible and specific recommendations, or actions that need to be taken to further flesh out the issue(s), or both.
o I expect at least 4 peer reviewed references cited.
o This paper will be 6-8 full pages of text (excluding cover page, reference list), 12 point font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins. If you do not cite your sources throughout the paper, you will lose points. If there are grammar/spelling errors, you will lose points. Also, you will lose 10 points if your papers are not submitted by the due date.
o Most importantly – I expect creativity, academic curiosity and innovation in your analysis of the problem you have identified. This is the essence of what distinguishes an outstanding undergraduate paper. Do not give me readily available data distilled down to a summary with well-known recommendations. Put significant effort into identifying an issue and creativity in analyzing it and defining solutions which will contribute to the mission of the Criminal Justice community.
My aim is to point out the fact that poverty and low income families have a difficult time when they end up in the criminal justice system. dealing with court appointed lawyers and the problems that come with that because of their case load and also not being paid. I would also like pointed out in the paper the fact that most people get incarcerated and get out without any skills or job training and end up back in the same environment and situation which led them to being incarcerated in the first place and how this adds to the problem of recidivism.