Textbook – Key issues in corrections
– Jeffrey Ian Ross
Citation APA – Ian, R. J. (2016).
Key Issues in Corrections (2nd Edition). Bristol University Press. https://online.vitalsource.com/books/9781447318750
Chapters 1 and 2:
Journal – Select and provide a
summary of one of the recent legislative measures designed to reduce mass
incarceration (Second Chance Act, Fair Sentencing Act, or First Step Act). Do
you think this will assist in reducing mass incarceration? Why, or why not? 1
Page in length no references or citations are necessary.
Chapters 3-7 and 10:
Journal:
Some states have reacted to
overcrowded facilities by releasing inmates into the community early. What are
your thoughts on this? Should inmates be released early simply due to crowded
facilities; why, or why not? Should other factors be considered as well? If
yes, what are they? How could early release affect the paroling authorities? 1
Page in length no references or citations are necessary.
Chapters 12-14
Journal:
Is 18 years of age too young for
a correctional officer? Should agencies increase the hiring age? Why, or why
not? If 18 is too young, what should be the minimum age required? Would
changing the age requirement allow agencies to more easily recruit staff? Why,
or why not? 1 Page in length no references or citations are necessary.
Chapters 15-17
Journal:
Do you think states and the
federal government should use private facilities to house inmates? Why, or why
not? You might want to include the considerations of (a) whether they save
taxpayer money, (b) whether they are good for the local economy/bring jobs, and
(c) whether inmates receive the same kind of care as a state or federally run
facility. 1 Page in length no references or citations are necessary.
Chapters 8-9
Journal:
Explain the Second Chance Act of
2007. How does it assist with the influx of those returned to the community
from prison? Identify and explain one advantage and one disadvantage of the
act. 1 Page in length no references or citations are necessary.
Chapter 11
Journal:
Should the United States continue
to use the death penalty? Why or why not? Is there a crime for which life
without the possibility of parole would be just as suitable as a punishment? 1
Page in length no references or citations are necessary.
Journal:
Currently, the majority of
juveniles are held in detention centers. Do you think we should continue this
practice? Why, or why not? If your opinion is that we should move juveniles to
another type of facility, identify which type of facility and why.
Additionally, provide your thoughts on housing juveniles in adult prisons and
jails. Are there offenses in which juveniles should be housed in an adult
prison; if yes, identify those offenses? 1 Page in length no references or
citations are necessary.
Chapter 18
Journal:
How has the material in this
course changed your view about corrections? Were you aware of the issues faced
by the adult and juvenile correctional system? Finally, why do you think it is so
important that we look at the future of adult and juvenile corrections? 1 Page
in length no references or citations are necessary.