Two U.S. criminal justice policy agencies are the Department of Justice and think tanks. They relay information to policymakers through reports and research which directly informs policies made. However, getting involved in policy discussions can be challenging for these agencies as policies often have political implications that must be carefully navigated.

1. Identify two U.S. criminal justice system policy development
agencies, and explain how they relay information to policy
makers. Explain how their actions directly affect policies.
Explain possible challenges these agencies face when getting
involved in the criminal justice policy discussion. Critically
evaluate the cost-benefit of the agencies’ approaches to policy
implementation and changes.