Personal Perception of Policymaking
Policymaking occurs in organizations and governments. How policies are made, approved and enforced can vary depending on the entity and those making the decisions. It is important to understand how policy-making works, and in this assignment you share what you have learned and provide examples.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper, describing your personal perception of policymaking in criminal justice. Identify any assumptions on which your perceptions are based. Be sure to answer the following questions:
- How would you describe policy-making?
- How would you describe policy analysis?
- What role does research play in criminal justice policy making?
- How do your perceptions of criminal justice policy making and policy analysis compare to the definitions in the readings?
- What are 2 to 3 examples of criminal justice policies?
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Good grammar and content is a must otherwise I will reject your work.
Answer preview
Policies are an essential component of governmental and organizational activities. They are guidelines, plans, and strategies, informing decision-making within the government or in a company (Ismaili, 2016). Policies are different from laws because laws are principles that seek to ensure justice and order in society. In contrast, policies are mainly used to push governments towards the attainment of a particular goal…
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