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    In chapter 11 of Corrections in America‚ the author explains the organization and basic functions of state prisons. This chapter outlines the state prison system. The author also explains the classification and assignment process in state prisons‚ the impact that politics and government policy have on corrections‚ and the impact that budgets have on correctional facility. Most institutions are short on money and personnel‚ and their environments are isolated both physically and philosophically

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    |CJ121 Corrections | |Key Graded Assignment #1 – Corrections Timeline | This assignment supports the following outcomes: • Illustrate the history and development of correctional systems. • Analyze how past correctional practices influence the contemporary correctional system. • Defend your recommendations

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    Community corrections Tammylynn Shindurling CJS/230 May 26‚ 2013 Stephen Gillespie In this paper I will be discussing community correction and how it affects society‚ and my hypothesis about community corrections‚ and the effectiveness in the corrections system. Moreover talk about how other nation see and practice imprisonment

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    Corrections Accreditation and Privatization Paper CJS/230 - INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS Instructor: JASON SKEENS By: Dawn Jeanmarie November 29‚ 2014 Corrections accreditation according to our text (Corrections: The Fundamentals)‚ is a system of verification that correctional agencies go by to comply with national standards set by the American Correctional Association‚ it uses many different forums to attain its goals through reviews‚ evaluations‚ audits‚ and hearings. If an organization wants

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    Assignment: Corrections Accreditation and Privatization Paper AnaMaria Sarabando-Gaspar University of Phoenix CJS/230 – Corrections: A World Apart Professor Lisa K. Nash Week #6 Abstract Please write a 350-700 word paper in which you discuss corrections accreditation and privatization. Address the following questions: What is corrections accreditation? How does corrections accreditation affect the professional development of corrections officers? How can industry leaders plan for better correctional

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    Pros: When a federal‚ state‚ county‚ or local government switches to having their community corrections ran and operated by a private industry‚ it means they are giving up their obligation of running and improving that correctional program or facility and giving all responsibility to the private industry. The government pays the private industry to run the facility or program for the government. This benefits both the government and the private industry. The above picture is two of Americas largest

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    and a half years. This paper looks at the comparison between Middlesex House of Correction jail and a maximum security prison called Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center. The Middlesex House of Corrections was constructed

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    The term inadequate in regards to the jails in past times referring to the inability to address the situation of correction and punishment in the right manner. (Siegel & Bartollas‚ 2014). History has shown that jails use to apply various forms of punishment‚ such as whipping post‚ stockades‚ and other devices that many would consider being inhumane. However‚ this is not true when it comes to modern jails and the treatment of its inmates. Society has placed importance on the inmates themselves‚ meaning

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    criminals could be isolated from the temptation of society‚ reflect on their offenses‚ and thus be reformed. 4. Some people believe the history of corrections shows a continuous movement toward more human treatment of prisoners as society in general has progressed. Do you agree? Why or why not? ANSWER: They are more discreet on public correction‚ The punishments are no where near as harsh 5. How many specific underlying social factors have influenced the development of correctional philosophies

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    Corrections Trend Evaluation CJA/394 Corrections System The corrections system in the United States is an ongoing struggle to house and rehabilitate individuals who violate the law. The resources put towards the United States correctional system is substantial but not sufficient. The United States continues to have a rising number of inmates incarcerated and in turn often times face overcrowding issues and shortage of funds to provide other rehabilitation focused

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