Introduction: The War on Drugs and CorrectionsThe war on drugs has been ongoing for many years and willcontinue to be fought. Those arrested and convicted of drug-related offensesend up in prison and often re-offend once released.Activity Instructions:For this assignment, research and report on the changingpatterns of arrest rates of male and female offenders arrested for drug-lawviolations. You should report on the following:What are the arrest patterns for drug-law violations in yourhome state (Ohio)? How does this compare to the surrounding states (Indiana,Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia)?What implications does the arrest rate have on the jail andprison population?Research and report on substance abuse programs offered instate (Ohio) and federal (United States) prisons. Are these programs effective?Writing Requirements (APA format)4-5 pages (approx. 300 words per page), not including titlepage or references page1-inch marginsDouble spaced12-point Times New Roman fontTitle page with topic and name of studentIn-text citations for any information other than your ownthoughts/ideasReferences page (minimum of 3 outside resources)
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