Procedure

For this project, you’ll compose a three-to-five page research

paper titled, “Reentry in Corrections.” In your paper, you’ll research
three reentry programs and evaluate them given the knowledge
you’ve gained from this course, including risk of recidivism,
reentry and parole methods and statistics, and goals of reentry.
You’ll summarize the goals of each program, and you’ll draw your
research from at least three reputable sources in addition to the
websites of the three programs (links to the websites are found in
the next step). Examples of scholarly sources might include
the Department of Justice , the American Probation and Parole
Association , and academic and/or newspaper articles.

Follow the steps listed below to write your research paper.

Step 1—Visit the Programs

Visit the websites of the following three reentry programs:

1. Federal Prison Industries/UNICOR

https://www.bop.gov/inmates/custody_and_care/unicor_about.jsp
2. Safer Foundation
https://www.guidestar.org/profile/36-2762168
3. Prison University Project at San Quentin
https://www.mttamcollege.org/about/our-story/

When reviewing these programs, be sure to look closely at their

mission statements, goals, events, statistics, and how they benefit
both prisoners and the community.
 Step 2—Evaluate

Once you’re familiar with each program, dig deeper into how each
adheres to the goals of reentry discussed in your course. These
goals are:

 To protect and prepare—Providing counseling, substance

abuse help, job training, and so on
 To control and restore—Offering post-release services to
smooth the individual’s transition
 To sustain and support—Offering long-term support through
social service agencies and community-based organizations after
parole is completed

Evaluate the services offered by each of the three programs to see

which goals of reentry they include and which they lack, if any.
While evaluating these programs, ask questions such as the
following:

 What are the conditions commonly attached to the programs’

supervision?
 What are the responsibilities of the probation officer and
leaders of the reentry program?
 How, if at all, is the community involved in the reintegration
of the offender?
 How is each program specifically designed to affect
recidivism and benefit both the inmates and the general public?

Step 3—Research
Your next step will be to supplement your initial evaluation with
research regarding the three programs listed in the previous
section and similar programs in the field. For work experience
services, for example, research facts such as the average rate
inmates are paid in other work programs, what types of jobs are
offered, and how work programs affect recidivism rates. For
education services, research the types of education services
offered in other programs, how many inmates enroll in and
complete such programs, and how many inmates go on to find
work after serving their sentences.

Remember: your goal is to go beyond the first impression of the

program and form a critical analysis of whether or not the program
is effective within the goals of reentry. As stated at the beginning
of this section, at least three reputable sources are required.

Step 4—Write Your Paper

With a clear understanding of each of the three reentry programs

and your research in hand, it’s time to start writing. Organize your
paper according to the following general outline.

First Paragraph—Introduction

In your introduction, aim to engage the reader in the topic of

reentry. Use an interesting statistic or fact you learned in your
research, and give a brief summary of reentry and its goals.

Body Paragraphs—Summaries and Evaluations

In the body of your paper, dedicate two to three paragraphs each

to summarizing and evaluating each of the three programs. In your
 summary, explain the program as if the reader has only a basic
understanding of the field of corrections. Include as many details
as you can find about each program.

Your evaluations should contain your research as well as an

analysis of the perceived effectiveness of each program. After
researching more in depth, do you think each program would be
effective as designed? Why or why not? How, if at all, can each be
improved?

Conclusion

In your final paragraph, compose a general statement that

effectively summarizes your body paragraphs. What type of
program did you find to be most effective in your research? Which
program that you researched do you think would work best, and
why? Or, do you feel that any of these programs could be used
together with another program to provide a better reentry plan?

Writing Guidelines
1. Type your paper using standard one-inch margins in 12-
point Times New Roman or Calibri font. Write three to five pages,
double-spaced.
2. Include on the title page
 The title of the paper
 Your name
 Your address
 Your student number
 The course name and number
 The research project number
3. Research the programs carefully, and address the issues
requested (see previous sections).
4. Be specific to the given topic.
5. Include a citation page, referencing the websites, newspaper
articles, research data, or journal articles that were used to write
your paper.
6. Proofread your work carefully, paying close attention to the
following areas of your writing:
 Spelling
 Punctuation
 Grammar
 Flow of content
 Proper format of citations and references