Rueben is on a committee tasked with making a recommendation to the county about what to do with inmates. The jail is 100% full, and the committee needs to decide whether to build a new jail, expand the existing one, or recommend making more use of community corrections alternatives. In this case, Rueben and his colleagues are doing a _______________.

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Rueben and his committee are conducting a policy analysis as they are examining the different options available to address the issue of overcrowding in the jail. A process evaluation would focus on how well a program or process is being implemented, while an outcome evaluation would assess the effectiveness of the chosen solution. An impact evaluation would focus on the broader societal effects of the chosen solution.

Rueben Is on a Committee Tasked with Making a Recommendation