Theory and research in CCJ
Answer any 3 questions of the questions listed below. The answers must be no more than 5 single-spaced pages per question, and they must be typed and formatted as follows: — Title page with your name, the course, and the date. — Single-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font, 1” margins, and pages numbered. — Include the question number and question wording at the beginning of each answer. — Include a references page for each question. (Do not count as part of the page limit.) — Clearly mark parts of each answer (e.g., “a,” “b,” “c”).
questions cover assigned readings as well as the class discussions. When answering questions, cite sources from the readings and, where appropriate, the page numbers in these sources. There is no set amount of citations to include. However, your response should clearly draw on as many of the class readings—as well as class discussions—that are relevant to supporting particular points or critiques that you make.
Questions
Question 1. (a) Describe how procedural and distributive justice differ from one another. (b) Provide an example of how they differ (use an example different from the Engel article). (c) Explain why these two forms of justice may each be relevant for policy effectiveness. Question 2. (a) What role does theory have for risk prediction? (b) What problems exist for risk prediction that does not rely on theory?) (c) How might reentry programs be more effective if they rely on evidence-based risk prediction approaches? Question 3. (a) Why is plea bargaining so central to court decision making? (b) What beneficial effects can it have? (c) What harmful effects can it have and why?
