Problem: Justice Reform
Of all the problems that governments must solve, is justice reform a priority for using taxpayer dollars to solve? a) If yes, why? OR b) If no, why?
These readings and videos provide background on justice reform initiatives at state and federal levels in the U.S.
• Review article "Decarceration Strategies: How Five States Achieved Substantial Prison Population Reductions" by Schrantz et al. (2018).
Watch the following YouTube videos
• "Michigan Prisoner Reentry Initiative (MPRI)"
• "Justice reform initiatives in Louisiana"
• "Federal criminal justice reform initiatives"
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.