Evaluate an existing strategy or one that has been previously implemented, based on your chosen theory
- Describe the theory and its assumptions
- Describe the strategy in depth—what does it entail, who is the target population, where it is implemented, and who carries it out
- Discuss its effectiveness (strategy evaluation) including supporting research evidence
- Discuss why it works or does not work based on the assumptions of the chosen theory (or why it might be less effective if the strategy does not consider important aspects of the theory)
Examples of existing strategies (for options 2 & 3)
- Aid for Dependent Families and Children (Welfare)
- WIC (Women, Infant, & Children)
- Community Policing
- GREAT
- Neighborhood Watch Groups
- CCTV
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Programs
- Megan’s Law
- Drug Courts
- Prisoner Re-entry Faith Based Programs
- Juvenile Waivers to Adult Courts
- Rockefeller Drug Laws
- Three Strikes Laws
- Mandatory Arrest for Domestic Violence
- Prison Restrictive Housing
- Project Safe Neighborhoods
- Shot Spotters
- Operation Ceasefire
- Scared Straight
- Juvenile Boot Camps
- Death Penalty
- Hot Spot Policing
- ByStander Education Training
- Stand Your Ground Laws
- Victim/Offender Conferencing
- Extreme risk protection orders
- Officer Body-Worn Cameras
- Big Brother/Big Sister
*Note this is not an exhaustive list. If you have another strategy in mind please seek the advice of your instructor.