Final Essay: Introduction To The Criminal Justice System
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Final Essay Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
Kaplan University
CJ101-11
Professor Lagerwall
January 13, 2011
Final Essay Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
The correctional system in the United States plays a major role in the criminal justice system. The correctional system is responsible for punishing individuals that have been found guilty of a crime. The main form of punishment is incarceration in either a prison or a jail. The correctional system is also responsible for rehabilitating offenders and preparing them to become productive members of society upon their release. By punishing and/or rehabilitating offenders, the main focus of the system to keep society safe.
Once an individual is found guilty of a crime, they are sent to the correctional system. Based on the type of crime and severity of the crime, the correctional system determines where an offender will serve their sentence. Most violent and repeat offenders are sent to prison, a place of confinement for the punishment and …show more content…
When the offenders are punished, they learn that there are consequences for their actions. They do not have the ability to do as they please and not pay the price. Rehabilitation is effective because it helps the offenders change their ways and learn valuable skills and discipline necessary to become law-abiding citizens. An example of a skill that can be learned while incarcerated is braille production. There are currently more than 35 prison braille programs, in 27 states, providing much-needed educational materials for students who are blind and, at the same time, offering both male and female offenders the chance to become qualified braille transcribers (Lacewell, N., & Faris, H. J.). By learning a skill such as braille transcribing, offenders gain knowledge and confidence that when released will benefit them on many
Final Essay Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
Kaplan University
CJ101-11
Professor Lagerwall
January 13, 2011
Final Essay Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
The correctional system in the United States plays a major role in the criminal justice system. The correctional system is responsible for punishing individuals that have been found guilty of a crime. The main form of punishment is incarceration in either a prison or a jail. The correctional system is also responsible for rehabilitating offenders and preparing them to become productive members of society upon their release. By punishing and/or rehabilitating offenders, the main focus of the system to keep society safe.
Once an individual is found guilty of a crime, they are sent to the correctional system. Based on the type of crime and severity of the crime, the correctional system determines where an offender will serve their sentence. Most violent and repeat offenders are sent to prison, a place of confinement for the punishment and …show more content…
When the offenders are punished, they learn that there are consequences for their actions. They do not have the ability to do as they please and not pay the price. Rehabilitation is effective because it helps the offenders change their ways and learn valuable skills and discipline necessary to become law-abiding citizens. An example of a skill that can be learned while incarcerated is braille production. There are currently more than 35 prison braille programs, in 27 states, providing much-needed educational materials for students who are blind and, at the same time, offering both male and female offenders the chance to become qualified braille transcribers (Lacewell, N., & Faris, H. J.). By learning a skill such as braille transcribing, offenders gain knowledge and confidence that when released will benefit them on many