Assignment:
For this Assignment, write a 2 to 3 page essay that describes how society's response to crime impacts public policy, sentencing, practices, and correctional operations. Your paper should include:
- An overview of the evolution of society's views on crime and punishment
- The need for crime and punishment
- The shift in sentencing laws and impact (prisons, Get Tough On Crime, present day)
- An emphasis on punishment or rehabilitation currently
- How one's ideas about multiculturalism and diversity impact their response to crime
Use a minimum of two references, which can include the course textbook, to support your argument.
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:
Include a cover page and references page in 10-12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable)
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.)
Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics
Appropriate APA citation style should be followed