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List and define four different types of prison lifestyles researchers describe a

List and define four different types of prison lifestyles researchers describe a

List and define four different types of prison lifestyles researchers describe as adaptations to prison life for male inmates.  Do you agree with the terminology?

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Discuss the causes of prison riots. What steps can corrections take to eliminat

Discuss the causes of prison riots. What steps can corrections take to eliminat

Discuss the causes of prison riots.  What steps can corrections take to eliminate or minimize riots in the future?

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The National Institute of Corrections report made several recommendations callin

The National Institute of Corrections report made several recommendations callin

The National Institute of Corrections report made several recommendations calling for the behavioral and social differences between female and male offenders.  Define and discuss three of the report’s findings.  Include how these findings i

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The overcrowding of jails continues to be a major problem for the correctional s

The overcrowding of jails continues to be a major problem for the correctional s

The overcrowding of jails continues to be a major problem for the correctional system throughout the United States.  There are many explanations for this overcrowding, for example in 2009 there were over 86,000 state and federal inmates being he

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Before the development of prisons there were other early forms of punishment, in

Before the development of prisons there were other early forms of punishment, in

Before the development of prisons there were other early forms of punishment, including flogging.   Describe some other early forms of punishment that often were cruel and harmful to the convicted person.  List at least three different earl

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During the Industrial Era prisons intended to capitalize on the labor of convict

During the Industrial Era prisons intended to capitalize on the labor of convict

During the Industrial Era prisons intended to capitalize on the labor of convicts by using them as laborers in the community.  Define and describe three of the six different systems of inmate labor in use in the early twentieth century.

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The Bureau of Prisons classifies its institutions into five categories. List an

The Bureau of Prisons classifies its institutions into five categories. List an

The Bureau of Prisons classifies its institutions into five categories.  List and define those five categories and give examples of the type of inmate that is sent to each prison.

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Today’s jails serve many different purposes. Other than holding suspects follow

Today’s jails serve many different purposes. Other than holding suspects follow

Today’s jails serve many different purposes.  Other than holding suspects following arrest and pending trial describe and define three of additional purposes they serve.

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One of the best known internal classification systems in use today, in prisons,

One of the best known internal classification systems in use today, in prisons,

One of the best known internal classification systems in use today, in prisons, is the adult internal management system (AIMS).  AIMS  assess an inmate’s predatory potential by quantifying three aspects of the inmate’s history.  List a

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What are your thought about the present day probation and parole systems in plac

What are your thought about the present day probation and parole systems in plac

What are your thought about the present day probation and parole systems in place today.  Do you believe the systems are working properly today or can we improve them.  Use examples to support your beliefs.

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In 2003, the U.S. Department of Justice, in conjunction with other federal agenc

In 2003, the U.S. Department of Justice, in conjunction with other federal agenc

In 2003, the U.S. Department of Justice, in conjunction with other federal agencies, initiated funding for 89 reentry sites across the country under the Serious and Violent Off ender Reentry
Initiative  (SVORI).  Define and describe th

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Describe three significant court cases that have had an impact on the practice o

Describe three significant court cases that have had an impact on the practice o

Describe three significant court cases that have had an impact on the practice of probation and parole since the 1970s.

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What are intermediate sanctions? Define the three distinct advantages that are

What are intermediate sanctions? Define the three distinct advantages that are

What are intermediate sanctions?   Define the three distinct advantages that are found with intermediate sanctions.

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In March, 2008, the U.S. Congress passed the Second Chance Act. The bill author

In March, 2008, the U.S. Congress passed the Second Chance Act. The bill author

In March, 2008, the U.S. Congress passed the Second Chance Act.  The bill authorized the
Expenditure of approximately $400 million dollars in federal funds to reduce recidivism. 
List and define four of the programs and discuss

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What are the job functions of probation and parole officers? What are the two m

What are the job functions of probation and parole officers? What are the two m

What are the job functions of probation and parole officers?  What are the two main conflicting sets of duties they face in their daily work?

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Define and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of probation and parole.

Define and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of probation and parole.

Define and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of probation and parole.

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Define and discuss the differences between retributive and restorative justice.

Define and discuss the differences between retributive and restorative justice.

Define and discuss the differences between retributive and restorative justice.  Which area of justice do you feel serves the public best?  Why?  Give examples to support your answer.

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Discuss the pros and cons of capital punishment. What are your thoughts on impl

Discuss the pros and cons of capital punishment. What are your thoughts on impl

Discuss the pros and cons of capital punishment.  What are your thoughts on implementation of the death penalty are you for or against it and why?  Discuss the role of the Writ of Habeas Corpus.  Be sure to list several of the justific

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Discuss the role of plea bargaining in the Federal Court System. What conditio

Discuss the role of plea bargaining in the Federal Court System. What conditio

 Discuss the role of plea bargaining in the Federal Court System.  What conditions did the Sentencing Commission place on plea bargaining.

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Discuss the history of victims’ rights and the related attempts to encourage vi

Discuss the history of victims’ rights and the related attempts to encourage vi

 Discuss the history of victims’ rights and the related attempts to encourage victims to participate in the sentencing portion of the criminal case.   What role does the victim play in criminal justice proceedings today?  Discuss the differ

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Describe the presentence investigation process. Who conducts the investigation

Describe the presentence investigation process. Who conducts the investigation

Describe the presentence investigation process.  Who conducts the investigation and why is it done?  Who orders the investigation and what is done with the completed report.  Be specific in your answer using examples when necessary.

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List and describe at least three typical aggravating and mitigating circumstanc

List and describe at least three typical aggravating and mitigating circumstanc

 List and describe at least three typical aggravating and mitigating circumstances that judges may consider in arriving at sentencing decisions in presumptive sentencing jurisdictions.  Discuss the pros and cons for each circumstance.

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List and define three of the five goals of criminal sentencing. Which of these

List and define three of the five goals of criminal sentencing. Which of these

List and define three of the five goals of criminal sentencing.  Which of these goals do you believe is the most effective in dealing with defendants?   

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List and define, thoroughly, four of the different stages of a criminal trial.

List and define, thoroughly, four of the different stages of a criminal trial.

List and define, thoroughly, four of the different stages of a criminal trial.  Describe and explain the importance of each step and list them in the order that they occur.

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Discuss at least two different approaches used to improve the adjudication proce

Discuss at least two different approaches used to improve the adjudication proce

Discuss at least two different approaches used to improve the adjudication process.

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There are at least 7 different types of bail options open to the defendant. Lis

There are at least 7 different types of bail options open to the defendant. Lis

There are at least 7 different types of bail options open to the defendant.  List and define three of those options and give an example of when each can be used.

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Define and discuss the first appearance and the pre-trial release. What occurs

Define and discuss the first appearance and the pre-trial release. What occurs

Define and discuss the first appearance and the pre-trial release.  What occurs at each stage of these pretrial activities?  Why are they important?
 

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The Presentation of evidence is an important part of a trial. List and define t

The Presentation of evidence is an important part of a trial. List and define t

The Presentation of evidence is an important part of a trial.  List and define the three major types of evidence used in a courtroom trial.  Discuss the importance and drawbacks of each type of evidence.

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Compare and contrast the roles of the professional and nonprofessional courtroom

Compare and contrast the roles of the professional and nonprofessional courtroom

Compare and contrast the roles of the professional and nonprofessional courtroom work groups.  How do they work together to ensure a successful completion to a case before the court.
How do their individual roles intertwine to make the syst

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Describe the history, purpose and rationale for the Dispute Resolution Center.

Describe the history, purpose and rationale for the Dispute Resolution Center.

Describe the history, purpose and rationale for the Dispute Resolution Center.  What are the benefits and drawbacks to this program.

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the 12 regional courts of

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the 12 regional courts of

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the 12 regional courts of appeals are often referred to as circuit courts.  Describe what the typical regional court of appeals looks like.  How many judges are on a typical court, how l

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The U.S. has two separate court systems that function within the American crimin

The U.S. has two separate court systems that function within the American crimin

The U.S. has two separate court systems that function within the American criminal justice system today: the federal court system and the state court system.  What are some of the similarities and differences between the two systems.

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List and define three members of the nonprofessional courtroom participants and

List and define three members of the nonprofessional courtroom participants and

List and define three members of the nonprofessional courtroom participants and their roles in the day to day process in the court room.

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Prosecutorial discretion is the decision-making power of prosecutors, which is b

Prosecutorial discretion is the decision-making power of prosecutors, which is b

Prosecutorial discretion is the decision-making power of prosecutors, which is based on the wide range of choices available to them.  List and describe three of these areas.  Include the benefits and pitfalls of each area.

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Describe the three tiered structure of the federal court system.

Describe the three tiered structure of the federal court system.

Describe the three tiered structure of the federal court system.

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Investigating crime in multicultural setting can be very difficult both for the

Investigating crime in multicultural setting can be very difficult both for the

Investigating crime in multicultural setting can be very difficult both for the victims and for the police.  The National Crime Prevention Council, (NCPC), published a guide for American Law Enforcement officers who work with multicultural group

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A Less-lethal weapon is described as a weapon that is designed to disable, captu

A Less-lethal weapon is described as a weapon that is designed to disable, captu

A Less-lethal weapon is described as a weapon that is designed to disable, capture, or immobilize—but not kill—a suspect.  Give two examples of less-lethal weapons and the benefits and drawbacks of each.

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Police use force in the course of their duties. Define the use of force and the

Police use force in the course of their duties. Define the use of force and the

Police use force in the course of their duties.  Define the use of force and the use of excessive force and give an example of each.

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We have found that stress is a natural component of police work and some stresso

We have found that stress is a natural component of police work and some stresso

We have found that stress is a natural component of police work and some stressors in police work are particularly destructive.  List and define three areas of stress that affect police officers and discuss how these stressors impact the officer

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The widespread potential for police corruption created by illicit drugs has led

The widespread potential for police corruption created by illicit drugs has led

The widespread potential for police corruption created by illicit drugs has led to focused efforts to combat drug use by officers.  Drug-testing programs in local police departments are an example of such efforts. The IACP has developed a model

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