Podcast Assignment Overview: Each student will select a topic of interest related to punishment, mass incarceration, or alternatives to incarceration. For the final podcast later in the semester, students will research a topic independently, determine what people unfamiliar with this issue should know and synthesize relevant information, identify at least one (specific) related problem or challenge, identify at least two policy strategies that you would recommend, and clearly communicate this information to a general audiencePodcast Rubric: Initial Idea (50 points) For the first assignment, please submit 2-3 paragraphs describing the topic for your podcast and why it is important to examine. In addition, you will need to submit a preliminary bibliography listing at least six sources for your topic.  Clearly explain your topic and the scope of the issue. This should include what it is and how it works in the U.S., who/how many people it impacts, a brief overview of the historical context and how this issue has evolved over time, and the current status of this issue (e.g., is this widespread across the country or narrowly focused). (15 points)  Identify at least one (specific) problem or challenge related to your topic. In other words, which issue within your broader topic will you focus on for this podcast assignment? Why is this issue important (e.g., what are the implications for people, families, communities, public safety, etc.) (10 points)  For the initial idea summary, use in-text citations whenever you introduce an idea that is not your original idea or general knowledge. (5 points) o As an example, referencing that the U.S. is a world leader in terms of incarceration rates could be considered general knowledge. A sentence describing that over two million people are incarcerated is more specific, and requires a citation so interested readers can flip to that source to read more about it.  Include at least six sources in a bibliography, including at least four scholarly sources. (10 points) o Note: You may not need to use all of the sources in the in-text citations for this initial assignment (although keep in mind the in-text citation advice above), but you still need to collect relevant empirical studies for the next component and include at least six in the bibliography. We want to make sure at this stage that you will be able to pursue your identified specific issue -- that there is enough evidence to incorporate later). o Must be 4 scholarly sources and the rest can be media outlets, advocacy or think tank reports, or theses/dissertations. They cannot be blogs, Wikipedia pages, or other unverifiable sources.  Sources need to be formatted in APA style. See guidance/examples below. (5 points)

How do existing criminal justice and social policies create barriers for effective prisoner reentry and rehabilitation?  

View the film, North Country.Discuss one moral and one ethical breach by the company.For each breach, provide a suggested remedy that would protect the company from liability.Provide URL for all Internet sources(When contacting me ill send URL of the Movie )