Will Crime Rise if More People Are Kept Out of Prison?

Overview: In the Opinion section of the New York Times, “Room for Debate” the article, “Will Crime Rise if More People Are Kept Out of Prison? “ addresses: Even many of the nation’s police chiefs have called for reducing the number of people, particularly minorities, sent to prison. But the news that a man suspected of murdering a New York City police officer had been given break after break, and was free because he had been allowed to enter a diversion program rather than be jailed on drug charges, have led even supporters of such programs to raise questions about them. What do you think? You will be asked to respond to this question after reading two additional articles from the New York Times. For this essay assignment please note the following: · You will need to develop a position on this topic and clearly state your claim. · You need to address a counterargument by presenting it and then analyzing it in your essay. · You will need to use the two articles from the list below in your essay which includes using proper in-text citation. Remember, if you paraphrase, summarize or quote, you must create an in-text citation. NOTE: On the night of the essay, you will be expected to use the articles, create in-text citations and create a Works Cited list. Title and direct link to the articles online: 1.“Prison Alternatives Have Been Tried and Found Wanting” by Heather MacDonald (http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2015/10/29/will-crime-rise-if-more-people-are-kept-out-of-prison/prison-alternatives-have-been-tried-and-found-wanting) 2. “Incarceration Helped Bring Crime Down” by Michael Rushford (http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2015/10/29/will-crime-rise-if-more-people-are-kept-out-of-prison/incarceration-helped-bring-crime-down)