The Value of Community Corrections Sharvon P. Woodard Professor: Tiffani Davis Introduction to Sociology January 29, 2012 Society defines community corrections as a set of penalties and sanctions given to people convicted of crimes that are unrelated to imprisonment. Community corrections frequently come in the form of probation or commuted sentencing from a parole board, often upon release from prison. Examples of these penalties include residence in halfway homes, monitoring by reporting
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Trends Evaluation In this paper I will be evaluating past, present, and future trends in the interface between components of the criminal justice system and the criminal justice connections with surrounding society. I will also be evaluating recent and future trends and contemporary issues affecting the criminal justice system and the value of the criminal justice system in a changing society. In today’s society the world relies heavily on policing within their communities. People all over the world
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During the 1800s women who went to prison were considered to be guilty both under the moral law and criminal law. The reason for this is because of the fact that she broke the moral laws society sets for women as well as the criminal law in place for all. There were many ways that criminals were punished during the 1800s; hanging, burning, banishment and slavery. The ones that were committing adultery or even killing her husband were automatically burned alive. Those that had only committed a misdemeanor
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Racial Disparity in Sentencing Racial disparity in sentencing in the criminal justice system is a problematic issue. Individuals often believe that racial disparity in sentencing does not exist; however, substantial proof in the criminal justice system proves otherwise. According to statistics of Marc Mauer, “unprecedented rise in the populations of prisons over the past three decades is a six fold increase, resulting in the incarceration of nearly two million Americans.” The breakdown of statistics
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History of State and Federal Prisons The history of state prisons start with the concept on which the institution was based upon, the penitentiary. The penitentiary was based on the eighteenth-century legal reforms where scholars searched for a more humane and reform-oriented alternative to death and other physical punishments that seemed inhumane, according to our textbook. (Foster, 2006) In the late 1700’s, principles of isolation, work, and humble attitudes were instilled upon inmates in
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Curt Williams LEN 101 Assignment #4 2/9/12 Community policing as defined in the text is “a collaborative effort between the police and the community that identifies problems of crime and disorder and involves all elements of the community in the search for solutions to these problems.” Further expansion upon that statement describes community policing as forging a partnership between police and the community as they work together to solve crimes and identify the underlying problems which cause
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A prison is in place to confine and deprive people from their basic freedoms. A prison is an institution that is part of the criminal justice system that is imposed for the conviction of a crime. A criminal that is charged or going to be charged will be held in a prison if unable to come up with the money for bail. A criminal defendant is also placed in a prison if they are found guilty of a crime (Americanprisonsystem.com, 2009). The penitentiary was a stepping stone in the evolution of the
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Juvenile Court Process Faye D. Baker CJS 220 July 27 2011 Curtis Turney The juvenile court system was designed to help juveniles rather than project harsh punishment on their lives. It is design to provide social services and assistance. Most juveniles commit crimes or get into trouble with the law, due to rebellion. There are many reasons a child falls into the juvenile court system. A few reasons are death of parents, poverty environment, molestation, child abuse and rape. The maximum
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Professional Ethical Standards Social Worker 8/15/2010 University of Phoenix Gail Zettel “Social work is a profession for those with a strong desire to help improve people's lives.” Social Caseworker- The minimum requirement for entry into a social work career is a bachelor’s in social work (BSW), although some positions may require an advanced degree. Master’s programs prepare the graduate for work in their chosen field and help develop the skills required to perform clinical assessments
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The Philosophy of Corrections Israel Nava For CJUS230, B01-DLP Professor Paul Rickert Liberty University September 5, 2008 Introduction The Purpose of Corrections Appropriate purpose of corrections. Rules are set in society to maintain a sense of order and security within the community. When these rules are broken, alternatives must be set in place to handle the offenders. Thus, different forms of “punishment” were developed to deter others from breaking the rules. These philosophies
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