Correctional System Analysis

The objective is to describe the purpose and major characteristics of today’s prisons.

Write a 1000 word essay answering the following questions:

How does the correctional system punish offenders?.

How does the correctional system rehabilitate offenders?.

Which method is more effective in reducing crime?.

Research a method for punishing or rehabilitating offenders.

Use the literature and propose a solution or adjustment to the methods of punishment or rehabilitation.

Your paper must follow this format:

Page 1 – Cover Title

Page 2, 3, and 4 – Body of text.

Page 5 – Reference Page ( List at least three sources on your reference page. Cite your sources).

Discuss how you evaluated the credibility of your resources used.

Do not use Wikipedia.

Reading and Resources/Articles: Prisons and Jails.

Prison life

Key Terms: Balancing Test, Jail, Prison, Prisonization, Recidivism.

Text book: Criminal Justice Today: An introductory text for the 21st century, 14e by Frank Schmalleger

Use two references from the text and one from an outside source online.