How does our correctional system punish offenders? Convicted felons can be punished in many different ways‚ but one thing is sure it would not be cruel and unusual. Before we look at how we punish offenders we must first understand why we are punishing them. The general purpose behind punishment is to inflict upon criminals some kind of suffering for the crime that they have committed or to protect society from those considered too dangerous to live amongst us. Punishment‚ a necessary evil‚ is sometimes
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I would go and look over all the charts that have to deal with each program. See which program is improving the inmates’ knowledge‚ and which ones are failing. The programs that help I would find a better way to reestablish the programs curriculum. Also get rid of the programs that are not mean the governor requirements‚ and that cannot be repaired. Then I would have to come up with more programs that will be more effective. Call a meeting with all high operatives so we can tighten up our prison
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Abstract Since it’s establishment in sixteenth and seventeenth centuries‚ the United States Correctional System has evolved from its initial intent to house offenders before their trial/ public punishment‚ to housing offenders as a form of punishment to rehabilitating them while withholding them in state’s custody. However‚ at least over the last two decades United State’s federal and local officials have implanted laws and utilized systems that considerably impede the success of an ex-offender’s
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Critically evaluate the current methods employed in the Sex Offender Treatment Programmes (SOTP). Include in your answer an overview of their theoretical foundations Sexual offenders are complex individuals for the Criminal Justice System (CJS) to effectively deal with. The offences committed by these individuals are recognized as serious and harmful to both their victims and the general public. Crown Prosecution Service (2010) stated the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (the Act) came into force on the
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chris cornett English 1302 November 15‚ 2012 Are Boot Camps and Scared Straight Programs Effective for Juvenile Offenders? Boot camps were introduced in Louisiana in 1985 and dealt with juvenile offenders in the Orleans Parish. From existence of boot camps there has been major criticism and controversy on the issue. In 1954 a congressional bill was passed funding crime prevention in the states. 30 billion dollars were set aside for the crime bill and 8 billion was directed for funding prisons
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fictitious case. All names used in the document are fictitious Sample Treatment Plan Recipient Information Medicaid Number:12345678 Name: Jill Spratt DOB: 9-13-92 Other Agencies Involved: Jack Horner‚ M.D.‚ Child Psychiatrist Spring Hill Middle School Provider Information Medicaid Number:987654321 Name: Tom Thumb‚ Ph.D. Treatment Plan Date: 10-9-06 Plan to Coordinate Services: Phone contact during the first month of treatment‚ then as needed‚ but at least 1 time every 3 months. Request teacher to
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Reentry Drug Treatment Programs in the Criminal Justice System Melinda Duplichan CJA 595 Program Development and Evaluation Professor: Myers Reentry Drug Treatment Programs in the Criminal Justice System There are many programs in the criminal justice system that is geared to helping the prisoners while they do their time. One of them is the drug treatment program‚ this program according to the Federal Bureau of Prison is suppose to provide inmates with drug
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limiting offenders’ opportunity to commit further crimes‚ or reducing their inclination to commit crimes as a result of correctional treatments. The fallacy in this expectation is that the correctional system in reality handles an extremely small percentage of criminals. The correctional funnel shown in Figure 1.2 illustrates this phenomenon; there is a large numerical difference between the number of crimes reported and the number of offenders convicted and facing any specific correctional sanction
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Defining an Effective Program Metric Carlos M. Carrasquillo Ríos‚ PMP Agenda • Objective • Definition • Key Elements of a Time-Based‚ Program Metric – – – – – – – Vision of Success Purpose Path to Completion Starting Point Actual vs. Plan Comparison Range of Allowable Values Appropriate Level of Detail • • • • What is an Effective Metric? Conclusion References Q&A Objective • We will identify the basic characteristics of a time-based progress metric‚ and show how each contributes
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spread from person-to- person. A person is usually infected by inhaling the germs which have been sprayed into the air by someone with the active disease who coughs. However‚ inhaling the germ does not usually mean you will develop active disease. A person’s natural body defenses are usually able to control the infection so that it does not cause disease. In this case‚ the person would be infected‚ but not have active disease. Only about 10% of those infected will actually develop TB in their lifetimes
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