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Topical Analysis Paper 2: Application/Implications
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Conceptual Development and Application of the Theories: The student should demonstrate the following competencies in the development of the Research Paper: (1) Knowledge, (2) Comprehension, (3) Application, (4) Analysis, (5) Synthesis, (6) Evaluation, (7) Responding, (8) Organizing, (9) Valuing, (10) Characterizing, (11) Guided Response, and (12) Origination. Use of the concepts learned through course delivery methods, lectures, readings, and independent research …show more content…
The warden, James Parchman, used conjugal visits as a strategy to control black inmates and ensure they worked harder in the cotton fields. Since inmates did not receive monetary compensation for their labor at that time, conjugal visits were a positive reinforcement used by the correctional administration (Hopper, 1969). There was a concern with the conjugal visits. There was a theory that by providing the blacks with the visits, they were given human strength and were unable to control their sexual urges. This then led the blacks to being promiscuous and out of control (Hopper, 1969). Today, inmates who wish to participate in the conjugal visitation program must meet certain requirements. In addition to being classified into either a minimum or medium unit, inmates must present legal proof of marriage and have a record of good behavior (Hensley et al., 2000; Hensley et al., in press). Today, conjugal visits it comes to conjugal visitation, some may think that while one is in the prison system serving time, it must be a punishment for the crime committed and not be rewarded of this privilege. Some people think if they have a partner male or female, they are allowed to have sexual relations while completing their sentence. This is not the case. At the Mississippi Department of Corrections, conjugal visitation is provided to inmates under their care and supervision of MDOC. There are strenuous guidelines and procedures for this to happen. Inmates that qualify for conjugal visits are those who are in A or B custody (minimum custody levels) and must have an acceptable disciplinary level. They are only allowed to eligible legally married inmates. Married meaning as if in union of a man or woman, the spouse of the inmate must provide proof of the marriage. (Common Law marriage is not considered so therefore will not be considered for conjugal