Writing a criminal justice research/position paper requires careful planning and research. Here is a suggested outline to help you structure your paper:

1. Introduction: Provide an overview of your topic and explain why it is important. State your thesis statement, which should convey your position on the topic.
2. Background: Provide background information on the topic and its historical, social, and legal context. Define key terms and concepts related to the topic. Use academic sources to support your claims.
3. Development of Rationale and Justifications: Explain the rationale and justifications for your position on the topic. Provide evidence to support your claims, including data, statistics, case studies, and expert opinions. Use academic sources to support your claims.
4. Discussion: Develop your arguments and counterarguments on the topic. Address potential objections to your position and explain why your position is superior. Use academic sources to support your claims.
5. Integration of Saint Leo Core Value of Integrity: Explain how the Saint Leo Core Value of Integrity relates to your topic. Provide examples of how integrity is relevant to criminal justice and how it applies to your position on the topic.
6. Conclusion: Summarize your main arguments and restate your thesis statement. Provide a final justification for your position on the topic. Explain the implications of your position for criminal justice policy, practice, or theory.
7. References: Provide a list of all sources used in your paper, in APA format.

In terms of choosing a topic, some suggestions include:

1. The death penalty: Should it be abolished or reformed?
2. The war on drugs: Should it be reformed or ended?
3. Police brutality: What reforms are necessary to reduce incidents of excessive force?
4. Sentencing disparities: Why do they exist and what can be done to address them?
5. Mass incarceration: Is it a problem, and if so, how can it be addressed?

Remember to choose a topic that interests you and that has sufficient academic sources to support your research. Follow the assignment instructions carefully, and seek feedback from your instructor as needed.