If you are unable to find someone to interview, you may research the topics on your own and put together your own presentation. You will need a minimum of 4 outside resources (not textbook).
If you use your textbook, it may be the 5th resource you use. Your personal thoughts and opinions are important to the personal research presentation also.
Topics covered in the personal research presentation should include a minimum of the following information: (Feel free to add more relevant information/personal experiences/etc)
Compare the main types of diversion programs and identify their advantages and disadvantages.
Clarify the legal rights of probationers.
Evaluate the effectiveness of probation and identify some of the promising programs in probation services.
Discuss the future trends of the jails and prisons.
Identify the role of treatment and services in prisons today.
Evaluate the quality of prison services for inmates. Explain how treatment in prison can become more effective.
Describe parole practices today and how parole boards function.
