Correction facilities being ran privately instead of being run by the government is a growing concept that has been meet with both praise and skeptisism. Pratt and Maahs‚ describe privatization in corrections as a growth industry state “Rooted primarily in the political and economic context of the 1980s. The movement to privatize public services has received increasing support in response to taxpayer demands that government provide more services with fewer resources. Advocates of correctional
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use in an institution‚ and rely on‚ to achieve compliant behavior from inmates. They are: legitimate power‚ coercive power‚ reward power‚ expert power‚ and referent power. Let’s discuss each one‚ and how to incorporate them in the course of a corrections officer’ work day. According to‚ The Merriam-Webster Dictionary (2017)‚ legitimate means conforming to recognized principles‚ rules‚ and standards. Legitimate power allows a correctional officer to exercise structured control over prisoners‚ setting
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debate. I think this was challenging because I remain more neutral on this topic; Meaning I understand both pros and cons of evidence-based treatment. Although‚ I can say this discussion encouraged me to think more about the importance of evidence-based treatment. There are many pros to using evidence-based treatment. First and foremost‚ I think the most beneficial part of using evidence based treatment is that since there is proof of success with the treatment both the client and therapist can have
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Corrections Trend Evaluation Bebe Washington CJA/394 February 15‚ 2012 UOP Corrections Trend Evaluation In this paper the objectives that will be addressed are past‚ present and future trends of corrections. Also‚ analyze current and future issues facing prisons and prison administrators as well as the roles and issues of alternate correction systems as a developing trend. In today’s society the jails and prison pretty much function with the same protocol. In the past the history of the
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Community – Based Needs Assessment Report Lacey L. Herring & Claire Nichols Louisiana State University‚ School of Social Work Community – Based Needs Assessment Report The purpose of this report is to evaluate the available resources and existing needs of victims of intimate partner violence in the New Orleans area. This needs assessment will examine the different populations living in the New Orleans area and whether these
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History of corrections Young Arrington Correction System and Practices August 8‚ 2012 Comparison and contrast between Auburn and Pennsylvania correctional systems Comparison The Auburn correctional system began at the New York State Prison in 1819 and was referred to as a congregate system. The Auburn beliefs were crime prevention through silent confinement and fear of punishment. In the Auburn system inmates ate and worked in groups during the day and returned to isolation at
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Future of Corrections Annali Zieroth CJA/394 November 2‚ 2012 Troy Hokanson Future correctional problems that will need to be addressed by prison administrators are the lack of inmate education. Studies show that imprisoned individual is disproportionately and increasingly undereducated. Inmates who are released from confinement have a very difficult time obtaining employment due to the lack of education. If the confinement center would push harder for the inmates to learn basic reading‚
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Running head: WEB-BASED THERAPY PROS AND CONS Web-based Therapy Pros and Cons December 9‚ 2005 Web-based Therapy Pros and Cons In this age of the Internet‚ it is hardly surprising that thousands of therapists are setting up online services‚ inviting persons with problems to e-mail their questions and concerns. This gives them the opportunity to have more clients‚ which in turn means more money for them. Such services can cost as much as two dollars per minute. They have raised concerns
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Week 2 Checkpoint: Development of Corrections CJS 230 In the 1800’s‚ there were very few women that were processed through the criminal justice system. The small amounts of women in prison were mostly prostitutes and habitual thieves in which case no one really cared about their situation or their well being. The female inmates were mixed in along with the male inmates and were not treated any differently then as the male inmates were treated. In today’s female prison system‚ many things
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CJ121 – Corrections 14 JUL 2010 Corrections Timeline This narrative will illustrate a timeline depicting four eras within the correctional system of America. The eras that I will be discussing are: 1800‚ 1920-1950‚ 1990‚ and 2000’s. For each era‚ the following items will be described: the history and development‚ treatment and punishment of the offenders‚ the description of the holding and monitoring of the offenders. The conclusion will discuss the alternatives to incarceration and the influences
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