Crim Eval Assn 1

Order Description

The assignments in this course build on one another to culminate in your Program
Evaluation Plan. To plan a program evaluation, we must first understand
the program and the needs of the population served. You may use the elements in bold
below as headings in your paper. For this assignment, you will compose a 4-page
paper (MUST be in APA) with the following components:
• Identify and describe a criminal justice program in your community (you may
use the program described in Discussion Post #2).
• What is the mission of the program and specific population served?
• What services does this program provide?
• In what way does this program address a significant need in the community?
Make sure to cite the relevant information source to support the need for the
program.
• In what way(s) would the program benefit from an evaluation?
• What are some ethical considerations in the planning and implementation of
this program evaluation?
• If you were hired as an external evaluator to evaluate this program, what are
some initial steps you would take to plan this evaluation?

Vito, G. F. & Higgins, G. E. (2015). Practical Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice.
Waltham, MA: Elsevier.
use this as one of your sources if possible and a program in south florida (Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach if possible)