Describe how your state runs its prison system and programs.

Describe how your state runs its prison system and programs.
Identify alternatives that can be employed to improve the system.
Look at other countries for alternatives on how to deal with inmates.
Make your final recommendations to the committee.
Describe how your state runs its prison system and programs.
Identify alternatives that can be employed to improve the system.
Thoroughly research your state’s corrections system. Address the following.
Number of incarcerated offenders
Types of offenders housed in minimum, medium, and maximum security facilities
Sentencing and sentencing alternatives
Reentry programs
Treatment [programs:
Available programs (male and female inmates)
Inclusion criteria
Community corrections
Types of offenders who participate in community corrections
Types of sentences.
Recidivism Rates: Review overall recidivism and parole recidivism (if your state uses a parole system).
TIPS:
Start by exploring your state’s website. Look for a link that may have the words Department Reports, Statistics, Research, Data, and so forth.
Research the Internet for the history of your prison or correctional system.
If possible, find someone who works in the system who is willing to provide an interview. What is the history of your prison system?

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