Pennsylvania was the leader in sentencing and correctional reform in the early history of the United States. Discuss what groups were associated with this reform.
- Why did they want the reform?
- Examine whether it was successful and if the reform brought forth further changes.
- What influences does the system have on the correctional system today?
- What influences have changed? Why?
Use the Internet, library, and any other resources available to research your answer. Submit a 4-5 page paper (double-spaced) to your instructor. Support your reasoning with outside sources. Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
The following will be the grading criteria for this assignment:
- 20%: Discuss what groups were associated with this reform.
- 10%: Why did they want the reform?
- 20%: Examine whether it was successful and if the reform brought forth further changes.
- 25%: What direct influences do you see the Pennsylvania system in the correctional systems used today?
- 25%: What influences have changed? Why?