Identify and describe the resources available to Community-Based Corrections (i.e., Parole/Probation) as they pertain to the problem presented in the "Virtual Criminal Justice Alliance". Specifically addressing the following:

• Discuss a minimum of three resources that are available within the agency to address the problem.
• Discuss what resource shortfall precludes a more effective response?
• Discuss a minimum of two data sources (identify and summarize) that supports their current role or level of involvement
• Discuss a minimum of two data sources (identify and summarize) that may dictate a change in the way your role addresses the problem presented and how/why this may dictate the change.
• Discuss the importance of research in the social sciences and how the research that you have done in this assignment is necessary to effectively analyze criminal justice policy.

Please provide references/resources to support all thoughts in the responses.