PADM 6720 - Criminal Justice Policy

Spring 2023

From your experience, if you were to describe this course to another, what would you tell them is the topic of the course, its objectives, things they might learn, and key takeaways.

How does the instruction you received in this course relate to the Core Competencies of the MPA program work, and how can they be applied to what you are doing in public administration or will be doing?

How did this course relate to other courses you have taken in the program? Explain

Reflect and describe key elements of this course that were particularly meaningful to you and how you will apply them to your life, profession, or other areas.

Juvenile Sex Offender Registry - Paper #2.docx

Juvenile sex offender policy

I chose to research the issue of juvenile sex offenders because of my work in sexual abuse prevention.  The policies are often inconsistent and sometimes overly punitive.  Research shows most juvenile offenders are victims and need rehabilitation.  Statistics show that if proper services and rehabilitation are received, juvenile offenders can go on to live healthy lives without further issues. 

Locked In by John Pfaff

This book highlights many of the issues with our incarceration system and offers some solutions on how we can do better.  While there are some critics of the book, the mass incarceration issue in the United States is a known problem and one that we should be working to address.