Assignment:
Evaluate an Ethical Issue in Corrections
Instructions
For this assignment, you will assume the role of a criminologist with expertise in corrections. You have been asked by the editors of Corrections Today to write an article on the ethical obligations of the corrections department. You will identify a current ethical issue that corrections face. For example, your article could focus on mass incarceration, treatment of ill offenders, prison riots, use of solitary confinement, or a similar ethical issue. In your article, be sure to:
• Identify the ethical issue in corrections.
• Include specific examples of unethical practices.
• Identify the impact the issue has had on the correction's department.
• Include possible solutions and reform based on current research.
Length: 5 to 7 pages, excluding the title and reference pages
References: Include a minimum of 5 scholarly references.
The completed assignment should address all the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations, and current APA standards, and adhere to the Northcentral University's Academic Integrity Policy.