CJA 385 FINAL EXAMINATION

Compare and contrast cost benefit with cost effectiveness analysis as discussed in your Public Policy Analysis textbook. (2 points)

Name and briefly describe the four major functions “monitoring” performs according to your Public Policy Analysis textbook? (2 points)

Your Criminal Justice Policy textbook discusses the history of U.S. drug policy.  Evaluate these policies: Which do you think has been the most successful policy?  The least successful?  (2 points)

Identify the three waves of reform policies dealing with the mentally ill discussed in your Criminal Justice Policy textbook.  Which approach do you believe is best?  (2 points)

. Evaluate one of the emerging policies discussed in Chapter 20 of your Criminal Justice Policy textbook.  Your response should be at least 250-300 words. (3 points)

In recent years, states and the federal government have increasingly adopted laws giving victims certain rights in criminal proceedings.  You are on a committee that is to recommend a Victim’s Rights policy and propose laws related to that policy to the state legislature.  What would you recommend?  (2 points)

In your opinion, is the criminal justice system a failure? Be sure to explain your answer. [Your response should be about 100-200 words] (2 points)