This document provides instructions for a topic paper assignment in a criminal justice course. Students must write a paper between 750-1000 words answering one of three provided questions. The paper should follow APA format guidelines and include an introduction, body, and conclusion. It must also cite at least two sources and include a reference page. The topic paper is worth 30 points and focuses on issues related to incarceration policies, community reentry resources, and drug treatment court alternatives.

1. Week 13 Topic Paper CJA 101 Intro to Criminal Justice
Students select one question to answer for topic paper. The paper
must be
o 750 to 1000 word count
o Paper format should have a introduction, body of the
response and a conclusion
o Please use APA format for paper guidelines
o The paper must have at least 2 sources utilized with
appropriate cites and reference page.
o Each topic paper is worth 30 pts
1. After years of aggressive incarceration policies why are states
turning to community corrections sanctions?
2. Why is it important to provide resources to promote successful
reentry of incarcerated inmates into the community?
3. How do drug courts and drug treatment programs differ from
traditional probation and parole?