data collection journal

I’m trying to study for my Law course and I need some help to understand this question.

Overview: In this journal assignment, you will respond to questions related to the article provided. To complete this assignment, you must first complete the assigned textbook reading.

Prompt: Read this article below and then prepare a journal assignment that thoroughly answers the following questions:

https://vtdigger.org/2016/05/02/julia-maisto-corre…

● What are some ways the Vermont Department of Corrections could have gathered accurate data?

● What effect did their omission of data have on the surrounding community?

Guidelines for Submission: Submit assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Your journal assignment must be 4–6 paragraphs with sources cited in APA format.