Wk 5 Discussion – Probation, Parole, and Intermediate Sanctions[due Thurs]

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

This week’s topics will focus on rehabilitation in prison, probation and parole, as well as community corrections. Share your thoughts on whether the building of more prisons in America contributes to recidivism of individuals? Share your thoughts on whether judges should have the right to determine what prison someone should be assigned, or should the location be determined through classification of the Department of Corrections. What are the pros and cons of judges assigning prison locations? What are your suggestions to reduce corruption as well as hold top officials and administrators such as judges, district attorneys, and top officials of prisons accountable for criminal activity in the assignment and conviction of individuals to prison for profit?

Due Monday

• Reply to at least two of your classmates.
• Be constructive and professional in your responses.