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    offenders so that they are placed in prison for being bad or placed in a hospital for bing mad. Parole also plays a vital role in whether the offender should be released once finished with their sentence and what type of risk do they impose on society. (Mad or bad‚ 2001) I really

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    correction systems are on probation. Probation is a criminal sanction in which a convict is allowed to remain in the community‚ rather than being imprisoned. When an inmate follows the rules of the prison‚ a discretionary release can be granted. A parole board‚ which are a body of appointed citizens that decides whether a convict should be granted release before the end of his or her sentence‚ are the individuals that can give an offender a second chance.

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    The criminal justice system is divided into three major components‚ law enforcement‚ courts and corrections. Each component is essential in the conviction and punishment of offenders in the United States. Each division has its own separate tiers and departments‚ some being more extensive than others. Each part helps the system to function smoothly and efficiently. Law enforcement is divided into three tiers‚ local‚ state‚ and federal. Local law enforcement is the most extensive of the three tiers

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    HAVE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF FREEDOMS AND RIGHTS DESCRIBED IN THE CONSTITUTION‚ THE BILL OF RIGHTS‚ AND LASTLY THE ENTIRE 27 AMENDMENTS. ONE MUST ALSO UNDERSTAND THE ROLES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT‚ THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM‚ AND THE ROLE OF CORRECTIONS‚ PAROLE AND PROBATION. THE CONSTITUTION IS CONSIDERED THE HIGHEST LAW OF THE LAND‚ AND ALL PUBLIC OFFICIALS ARE OBLIGATED TO ENFORCE IT. IT CREATED THE BASIC FRAMEWORK FOR THE GOVERNMENT COMPRISING 3 BRANCHES. THESE BRANCHES ARE THE EXECUTIVE‚ LEGISLATIVE‚

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    (2011) stated “In an important historical development‚ around the year 1800‚ imprisonment as punishment replaced the notion of imprisonment for punishment.” (pg 485). This notion best describes the vast evolution of the various programs such as probation and parole that are now available to help criminals to adjust to society during and after imprisonment. Instead of them being punished then released to fend for themselves and readjust without any assistance. The four (4) types of prisons that play

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    CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND A REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Correction is believed by many experts to be the most challenging and frustrating component of criminal justice. There are the challenges of managing the inmates daily as well as the frustrations of inevitable mismanagement at attempting to accomplish multiple goals. New challenges present themselves every day. In a very real sense‚ employees in a correctional system are doing time the same as the inmates are doing time. It’s easy

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    Ex felons should be able to vote after finishing probation or parole. voting would help them readjust to everyday life‚ we let them drive and buy alcohol‚ so why not let them vote. If we truly want people convicted of felonies to re-engage with society‚ become rehabilitated‚ and feel a part of a broader community (thus creating incentives not to recidivate) our state should do everything possible to re-incorporate these individuals into mainstream society. The number of Americans who cannot

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    controls‚ and changes the behavior of convicted offenders. Corrections 2. Question: The justification for punishment to stop others from committing a crime was: deterrence 3. Question: One component of community-based corrections is: Parole 4. Question: An example of intermediate sentencing is: house arrest 5. Question: The executive branch can appoint and dismiss executive directors of criminal justice within its jurisdictions. True 6. Question: The Twelve Tables

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    community correction is something that an individual receives for a crime they have committed. Some of these things that a person receives is based on their criminal record‚ Probation status‚ and if they are a repeat offender. Some people are placed in jail or prison‚ while others are placed on community service‚ work release‚ probation‚ and house arrest. Community corrections affect society in which they are practiced by helping the accused try to lead a normal life by helping them when they are out in

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    year It costs $88‚000 a year to keep a male in federal prisons‚ but only $55‚000 to keep the same person in a provincial jail The Cost of incarcerating a provincial prisoner (2004/5) $141.78: per prisoner/per day. The cost of alternatives such as probation‚ bail supervision and community supervision range from $5-$25/day. The percentage of prisoners double-bunked is 17.4 per cent nationally in Canada. Overcrowding is the biggest problem in the Prairies‚ where 26 per cent of inmates are now double-bunked

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