Assignment:
Compare differences between jail and prison programming.
Answer each part in a detailed substantial paragraph.
- Identify a program in a specific prison system of your choice. It is recommended that each team chose a specific type of program (sex offender, substance abuse, etc.).
- Once you have chosen a program, define the program, and discuss the effectiveness of the program.
- Compare and contrast each program. Be sure to discuss recidivism rates to support your responses.
- Which programs are effective and which programs are not?
- Imagine you are a group of prison administrators, and discuss which program you would recommend for implementation into your prison and why?
References:
Clear, T.R., Cole, G.f., Reisig, M.D. (2013). American corrections, 10th ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.