Explain functions (in terms of goals and activities) of a historical state correctional system and functions of a contemporary state correctional system.
To assist you with this part, you could consider your textbook’s discussion of historical correctional systems. You may also consider state department of corrections websites and/or other relevant scholarly or credible resources.
Analyze criminal justice issues for corrections personnel and the constitutional rights of offenders relevant to punishment, rehabilitation, treatment, and supervision.
To assist you with this part, you could consider issues relating to administrative objectives and duties for corrections personnel and issues relating to constitutional rights of incarcerated persons.
Examine impacts of incarceration and social justice issues for at least one correctional institution in the case file and at least one private correctional institution.
For private institutions, you could draw on your textbook and/or other scholarly or credible sources that address privatization of corrections.
Examine cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness issues relevant to one or more of the following settings: jails, prisons, or community corrections.