Myths And Realities

I believe this article is exactly what we have been discussing and learning over the past few weeks. In my Myths and Realities class we also talk about how the public is influenced by the media. It’s hard for correction officers to gain the public’s trust. We don’t really believe that the department of corrections is improving, but hearing it from someone with actual experience in the field is different. The two people in the article have watched and witnessed the many changes in the field of corrections. It makes me feel as though they are now realizing that every criminal is different and should be treated differently. They are realizing that not just one program can help and rehabilitate the many different offenders. Many programs are being