Criminal Justice MASTERS

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. •Why has criminal justice policy come to be more dependent on evidence-based evaluation? Explain this in detail. ◦How have practitioners and researchers collaborated more in recent years to formulate strategies to address crime issues? •What role does accountability play in considering which policies are “good” or effective? ◦How do policymakers evaluate policies? ◦What is the difference between evaluation and assessment?