Scenario: Imagine you work in a correctional institution and oversee the programs offered to offenders. The budget only has room for one program at this time, and you must determine which program prov

Scenario: Imagine you work in a correctional institution and oversee the programs offered to offenders. The budget only has room for one program at this time, and you must determine which program provides the most benefit. You have been tasked by your supervisor with analyzing two different programs and proposing one program to implement.

Visit the Crime Solutions Corrections & Reentry website.

Review the following programs: 

• Mentally Ill Offender Community Transition Program (Washington)
• Allegheny County (Penn.) Jail-Based Reentry Specialist Program

Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word report. Complete the following in your report: 

• Compare the goals of each program, its target populations, and its components.
• Analyze the intended outcomes of each program to evaluate its effectiveness and benefits.
• Make a program recommendation based on your analysis. Explain and provide statistical research to support your recommendation.
• Explain how this program will benefit your institution.

Format your report according to APA guidelines.  

Submit your assignment.