Federal Review of state prisoners
Should the federal courthouse doors be reopened to state prisoners, particularly those on death row, to ensure that justice is not short-circuited? Or should the federal courthouse doors remain as they are now, with only one federal review (unless the case presents an extraordinary issue)? Asked another way, where should the lin ...continues
Institutional and Community Corrections
What does being “corrected” mean in corrections? Is this term applied incorrectly? Explain your answer. What kinds of personal motivations work for an individual’s rehabilitation? Can a person be rehabilitated against their will? What is the difference between isolation and incapacitation? Is one more important than t ...continues
I need help to do a powerpoint presentation examining the exclusionary rule. How would I do my presentation? I need a summary and to discuss the alternatives and how the rule are applied and the impact on criminal cases. Please help.
History of Corrections - To whom is restitution most unfair and why?
To whom is restitution most unfair and why? The Babylonian Code of Hammurabi and the Judaic Law of Moses have both been described as examples of lex talionis. How are they similar and how do they differ? What, if any, corrective purpose does the death penalty serve? How does the possibility of executing an innocent perso ...continues
Foundations of Criminal Justice
Please help me with the following so I can complete the assignment: Crime and justice are subjects that are frequently presented on television. Prime time television shows, soap operas, music videos, and cartoons often portray images of crime and criminal justice. For this assignment please list and discuss at least six te ...continues
You are a prison guard supervising a tier. One of the inmates comes to you and asks a favor.
You are a prison guard supervising a tier. One of the inmates comes to you and asks a favor. Because he is a troublemaker., his mail privileges have been taken away. He wants you to mail a letter for him. You figure it's not such a big deal; besides, you know he could make your job easier by keeping the other inmates on the tier ...continues
What are some of the obstacles that hamper the reintegration of institutionalized offenders? What do adaptation strategies have in common with reintegration issues? What is the primary purpose of community corrections? Do programs such as work release, education release, and furloughs pose a risk to public safety? Why or w ...continues
What approach makes the most sense in managing inmates - a "firm hand" or "substantial inmate participation"? Can all prison inmates be managed the same way? Why or why not? If you have a strong rehabilitation orientation, which job setting would be most desirable for you - institutional corrections, probation and parole, o ...continues
Foundation of criminal justice
Should the government be able to give up its responsibility for the custody of an individual and engage in contracts with private organizations to provide privatization of prisons and jails? Assume this includes only convicted offenders.
Is the segregation of HIV-positive inmates ethical?
Is the segregation of HIV-positive inmates ethical? Are boot camp type facilities an effective correctional program? Are conjugal and familial visitation effective rehabilitative concepts?
