Unit 6 Assignment 2: Describe a Local Program

The purpose of this assignment is to describe a local program that educates and informs adults about crime prevention. Through this assignment, you will first identify a local crime prevention program. Using the information you have learned thus far in the course, you will then describe the components or elements, philosophy, and goals of the program, as well as the strengths and weaknesses, and the effectiveness of the program. Discuss how the program educates and informs adults about crime prevention.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word essay describing a local crime prevention program. Include the following in your essay:

• The name of the crime prevention program.
• A description of the components of the program, including the length of time to complete the program, who the participants are, who teaches the program, in what setting it is taught, the topics taught, and so on.
• A description of the philosophy and goals of the program, including the purpose of the program and what it attempts to achieve.
• A description of the strengths and weaknesses of the program, or what is good about it and what is bad about it?
• A description of any ethical issues involved with the program, including whether it is ethical to provide the program information to the specific participants of the program, whether the material is age-sensitive, or whether the particular teacher is the appropriate person to be teaching the material.
• A description of the effectiveness of the program, including whether and how well it works.
• Include examples to support your discussion.

Format your work consistent with APA guidelines.

Include a title and reference page.

Cite a minimum of three sources within the body of your paper, using in-text citations where appropriate.

Note: You may consult the Kaplan Online Library, the Internet, the textbook, other course material, and any other outside resources in supporting your task, using proper citations in APA style