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Essay 1 Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you compare the four philosophical reasons for sentencing criminals. Include the following: •An explanation of the six forms of punishment •... The relationship between sentencing and punishment in today’s courts •Recommendations for how to modify the sentencing process to reduce recidivism rates Essay 2 Write a 200- to 300-word response in which you address the following questions: •What is considered to be a courtroom work group? •How does this courtroom work group interact on a daily basis? •What is the role of the prosecutor? •How does a prosecutor determine which cases to pursue? •What would happen if the criteria for taking a case were more, or less, stringent? •What changes to the courtroom work group would you recommend? Essay 3 Write a 200- to 300-word response in which you describe the distinctions between jails and prisons. Address the following in your comparison: •Identify the four types of prisons. •Explain the concept of prison as a total institution. •Explain why jails play an important role in the criminal justice system. Essay 4 Write a 350- to 700-word paper in which you describe the goals and conditions of parole. Include the following components: •The concepts on which parole is based •Typical conditions that affect parole •Goals of truth-in-sentencing laws Essay 5 Write a 200- to 300-word response in which you describe some of the reasons for violent behavior in prisons. Include the following components: •Violent behavior among prisoners •Violent behavior between inmates and staff •Strategies for responding to violent behavior •How violent behavior affects incarceration length Please separate each essay by labeling essay 1, 2 ect. [Show More]

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