Wk 5 Discussion – Juveniles: Life Without Parole [due Thurs] Wk 5 Discussion – Juveniles: Life Without Parole [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

Conduct an Internet search for The Sentencing Project website.

Locate the “Juvenile Life Without Parole: An Overview” document from The Sentencing Project website. 

Respond to the following questions in a 200- to 350-word response:

• Which U.S. Supreme Court rulings set restrictions on capital punishment for juvenile offenders? On what basis were these rulings made?
• Is it fair for juvenile offenders to face the prospect of life without parole?
• The United States is the only country that allows for juvenile offenders to spend the rest of their lives in prison. Should there be reform in this area?
• Should cost be a factor in making these decisions?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.