How should we, in Canada, punish wrongdoings effectively and with minimal adverse consequences for offenders, victims, and communities?
Directions:
For this assignment, you must write an 8-page essay (maximum) answering the following question:
How should we, in Canada, punish wrongdoings effectively and with minimal adverse consequences for offenders, victims, and communities?
You may answer this question with regard to criminal wrongdoings (i.e., prohibited by the
Criminal Code), interpersonal conflicts (e.g., in intimate relationships, in schools), or both (provided that your arguments are coherent and applicable to criminal and non-criminalized acts).
You must use theoretical tools and/or concepts, as well as examples from the course materials to support your argument. The examples an be included from existing penal practices and mechanisms, and/or specific cases and experiences of punishment.
You must use at least 10 references drawn from the course, and at least 2 of these references must be from Part III of the course (i.e., after the in-class exam).
For the purposes of this assignment, your 15 references can include up to 3 lectures, and must include a minimum of 7 readings. You may only use the course materials; references that are not on the syllabus are not allowed.
This is not a group assignment.
Format:
This assignment is to be written in essay format, 8 pages double-spaced in length, Times New Roman font, with APA referencing for in-text citations and reference list. You must note the page number for all in-text citations, both for direct quotes and paraphrasing.
This assignment is rather short, and its purpose is to assess your comprehension of the key topics, themes, concepts and terms discussed in the course. I encourage you to paraphrase, in order to demonstrate your understanding of the course materials.
Be sure to include the title (make it interesting, not just Final Take-Home), as well as your name and student number at the top of the first page of your essay – no title page necessary.
Evaluation:
This assignment is worth 40% of your final grade.
You will be graded on the quality of your engagement with (and understanding and creative synthesis of) course materials, including theoretical tools/concepts; your writing (including clarity, grammar, and spelling); and finally, on your use of APA referencing, including whether you have used the required 10 references.
General Guidelines:
1. The argument: the extent to which the answer contains a clearly outlined, well discussed and well supported argument. (30%)
2. The description: the extent to which the ideas, the concepts and the evidence are adequately and correctly described. (30%)
3. The course material used: the extent to which the answer is informed by the readings, the lectures and the tutorial discussions from the whole course. (20%)
4. The writing: the extent to which the arguments are clearly stated, grammatically correct, and show creativity and critical thinking (e.g. your own ideas are used, and do not simple regurgitate the lecture content) and are properly referenced. (20%)
Due Date: An electronic copy is to be uploaded by Tuesday, December 14th at 10:59pm (midnight). The turnitin link is provided.
No late papers will be accepted for this assignment.
I have attached all the course readings, videos and PowerPoints. Please use them! There are also these videos and articles:
(Week 7) https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2015/04/28/prisoners-not-being-prepared-for-release-says-canadas-auditor-general.html
(Week 8) https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2015/04/28/prisoners-not-being-prepared-for-release-says-canadas-auditor-general.html
(Week 9) https://www.tvo.org/article/from-rehabilitation-to-retribution-the-shifting-landscape-of-canadian-incarceration
(Week 9) https://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/inmates-sue-federal-government-over-lack-of-rehab-programs/
(Week 9) https://www.cbc.ca/keepingcanadasafe/blog/from-puppies-to-farming-an-in-depth-look-at-innovative-prisoner-rehab-progr
(Week 10) video https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2425525359
(Week 11) https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/news-nouv/photo/video3.html
(Week 11) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lyPJsNHdQw&ab_channel=BearPawMediaandEducation
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