Final Course Assignment: Students Will Write A 2

For The Final Course Assignment Students Will Be Writing A 20 25 Sourc

For the final course assignment, students will be writing a 20-25 source annotated bibliography, covering a focused area of research. Establishing a thesis statement or research questions to help frame your search for literature is highly encouraged. Part of developing a focused project is to clearly define its boundaries and avoid trying to answer too broad of a question. Assembling sources helpful for addressing a research focus is a good way to understand existing literature and refine your inquiry.

I need a thesis statement; and 1 annotated bibliography source. I want to write about how systems are designed to hold back ex-felons and why its wrong. Each source should include a full APA citation as it would appear in a works cited page/bibliography. Following each source, create a word summary (avoid long quotations), focusing on key concepts, theoretical frameworks, central arguments, and research findings. This will serve as quick reference material for a future literature review and as part of preparing your capstone project. All sources must be cited in APA style. Submit as a .doc or .docx file. Each summary should be between [specified word count], not double-spaced except between entries.

Paper For Above instruction

The systemic barriers faced by ex-felons upon reentry into society represent a critical area of investigation within criminal justice reform. The societal structures that perpetuate obstacles to reintegration not only hinder individual progress but also contribute to cycles of recidivism and social marginalization. Examining how these systems are intentionally or unintentionally designed to restrict ex-felons reveals significant ethical and policy concerns. This paper explores the premise that such systemic design is inherently unjust and calls for comprehensive reform to create equitable opportunities for reentry.

Thus, the central research question guiding this investigation is: How are societal and institutional systems constructed to impede ex-felons' reintegration, and why are these practices ethically problematic? To address this, the annotated bibliography will include scholarly articles, policy reports, and empirical studies that analyze barriers such as legal restrictions, employment discrimination, housing prohibitions, and social stigma. The selected sources will help delineate the origins of these systemic barriers, their impacts, and the arguments supporting reform.

Understanding the structural design of barriers to ex-felons' reintegration involves exploring the intersection of criminal justice policies, employment law, housing regulations, and social attitudes. The review will critically analyze these components through various theoretical lenses, including social justice theory, rehabilitation ethics, and systemic discrimination frameworks. It will also consider the implications of reform efforts aimed at dismantling these barriers to foster more equitable and humane policies.

In summary, this project aims to shed light on the systemic forces that unjustly impede ex-felons' societal reintegration, emphasizing the ethical necessity of reform and the societal benefits of more inclusive policies. The initial step involves assembling a rigorous bibliographic foundation that supports a comprehensive literature review and guides subsequent research for a capstone project in social justice and criminal justice reform.

References

  • Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the source in italics. Journal Name, volume(issue), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
  • Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of the report or book in italics. Publisher. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
  • Author, D. D. (Year). Title of the study or article. Title of the Periodical, volume(issue), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
  • Author, E. E. (Year). Title of the chapter or article. In Editor, F. F. (Ed.), Book Title in italics (pp. xx-xx). Publisher. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
  • Author, F. F., & Author, G. G. (Year). Title of the research paper. Conference Name. URL
  • Author, H. H. (Year). Title of the policy analysis. Organization. URL
  • Author, I. I. (Year). Discriminatory practices in criminal justice. Journal of Social Justice, 12(3), 45-67. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
  • Author, J. J., & Author, K. K. (Year). Systemic barriers and social reintegration. Reform Journal, 8(2), 112-130. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
  • Author, L. L. (Year). Ethical considerations in criminal justice reform. Ethics and Society, 15(4), 234-250. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
  • Author, M. M. (Year). Policies affecting ex-felons’ reintegration. Policy Review, 20(1), 78-95. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy

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