Discussion Thread: Incapacitation: Locking Up Offenders
In this Discussion, you will apply the Learn material in a meaningful way to clarify your understanding of the correctional system. Outline the reasons why the United States has a higher incarceration rate compared to other nations. What has been the impact on the country by having such a high incarceration rate? Are there any benefits to putting so many people in prison?
References:
Read: Cullen & Jonson: Chapter 5
Read: California’s Prison Policy: Causes, Costs, and Consequences
Watch: Incapacitation: Locking Up Offenders
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